批 means “criticize, judge”

ひ · hi

Also: criticism, strike

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

ヒ

JLPT N1 · Taught in grade 6 · 7 strokes

The story

A hand (扌) beside 比, two figures side by side: picture two drafts slapped down together so their flaws show. 批 is judging: 批判 is criticism, 批評 a review, and 批准 the ratification of a treaty.

Used in 批判 (hihan, criticism), 批評 (hihyou, critique/review), and 批准 (hijun, ratification)

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Readings from KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, CC BY-SA.