Meaning

Primary

Criticism

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A difficult injustice to take from someone is a criticism. Ugh, what a pain to be criticized! So difficult, and besides, it's an injustice, because I'm perfect!

Reading

ひなん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

その記事の内容には、たくさんの非難の声が上がりました。

The article received a lot of flak for its content.

あの行動に非難の目を向ける人が多くて、ビックリしました。

I was surprised at how many people were condemning that behavior.

ちょっとしたイタズラのつもりだったのに、その若者は世間の非難にさらされることになってしまいました。

What was meant to be a minor prank ended up exposing the young man to public condemnation.

Kanji Composition