A written or somewhat formal assessment or comment on a person, work, event, or performance. It can be favorable or unfavorable, but often sounds more literary or compact than 評価 or 批評.
His criticism is severe, but always accurate.
新作に対する新聞の評はおおむね好意的だった。
The newspaper commentary on the new work was generally favorable.
review of; critique of; commentary on
Suffix-like use after a noun to mean a review or critical commentary on that subject, as in 映画評, 書評, 人物評, or 文芸評.
週末版に新作映画評が載っていた。
A review of the new film appeared in the weekend edition.
その雑誌は毎号、鋭い文芸評を掲載している。
That magazine publishes sharp literary criticism in every issue.
This movie review became a hot topic online.
The judges gave harsh reviews of each entry.
Reviews of this book are divided.
His new work received high praise from experts.
conference; discussion; deliberation
criticism; critique; review; critical essay
criticism; critique; review; commentary
established reputation; widely recognized standing
book review
rumor; gossip; report
bad reputation; unpopularity; poor reception
severe criticism; harsh review; panning
bad reputation; infamy; unfavorable criticism
evaluate; appraise; comment on
comment; criticism; critique; review
evaluate; appraise; comment on
appraisal; evaluation; critique
general comment; overall review; summary evaluation
council; conference; consultation
verdict; formal decision
critique; review; commentary
rumor; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism
critical biography
brief review; short comment
commentary on current events; current-events column
rating; score; comments and marks
critic; reviewer
reputation; public opinion
selection and commentary; critical selection
public opinion; popular reputation; impartial criticism
sarcasm; sneer; jeer