Translation guide
The English word "judging" can refer to forming an opinion or evaluation, making a decision in a competition, or estimating something. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
Expressing the act of forming an opinion about someone or something, often with a critical or evaluative nuance.
General term for judging or making a judgment based on information. Neutral and widely used.
It's difficult to judge his actions.
To evaluate or assess, often with a focus on quality or value. Common in academic or professional contexts.
It's too early to judge this work.
To judge someone hastily or unfairly, often with a negative connotation. Implies jumping to conclusions.
You shouldn't judge people by their appearance.
To judge in a legal or moral sense, often implying a final decision or punishment. Strong and formal.
Only God can judge people.
Referring to the role of evaluating performances or entries and deciding winners.
To judge or examine entries in a competition, contest, or screening process. Standard term.
He judged the contest.
To judge or decide the outcome, often in sports or games. Emphasizes the decision.
The referee judged the goal.
Loanword from English, used in casual or modern contexts, especially in entertainment or sports.
She judged the dance battle.
Expressing the act of making a rough calculation or assessment based on observation.
判断する is about making a decision or judgment based on reasoning, while 評価する focuses on assessing value or quality. Use 判断する for general judgments and 評価する for evaluations of worth.
English often uses 'judging' as a noun (e.g., 'Judging others is wrong'). In Japanese, it's more natural to use the verb form or a noun like 判断. Avoid directly translating the -ing form.