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批
批 (readings: ひ; Japanese kanji) means “to criticize”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 批判 (criticism).
What does 批 mean?
| Kanji | 批 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to criticize |
| Readings | ひ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 批
批 is read ひ depending on the word.
Example words with 批
| Example | 批判 (criticism) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14