How to say "critique" in Japanese

• 評論ひょうろんJLPT N2approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers critique in the sense of a full-length critical essay or discussion of literature, film, or ideas; the emphasis is on sustained commentary rather than pointing out faults.
  芸術家げいじゅつかは時ときには評論ひょうろんを軽蔑けいべつすることがある。↗

  Some artists are contemptuous of criticism.
• 批評ひひょうJLPT N3approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbThe most general word for critique as critical judgment or evaluation of art, literature, and works, including assessment that points out strengths and weaknesses; often the word you want.
  音楽家おんがくかは一般いっぱんに批評ひひょうに敏感びんかんである。↗

  Musicians are usually sensitive to criticism.
• 講評こうひょうCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCritique as commentary and evaluation delivered by a teacher, coach, or judge, especially at a poetry reading; it is really this instructional setting, not general critique.
• 論評ろんぴょうCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCritique as comment or discussion evaluating events or issues, typical of newspapers and other commentary; seldom the word for critiquing artworks.
  その本ほんについての彼かれの論評ろんぴょうは好意的こういてきだった。↗

  His comments about the book were favorable.

批評 is the default word for criticism or critique of art and literature; 評論 leans toward extended critical essays, 講評 toward a teacher's oral commentary, and 論評 toward journalistic comment on current topics.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 評論ひょうろんcriticism
• 批評ひひょうcriticism
• 講評こうひょうcriticism (by a teacher or coach, with commentary, especially at a poetry reading)
• 論評ろんぴょうcomment
• クリティークcritique
• 叱正しっせいpointing out errors