批判的（ひはんてき）
JLPT N3 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: critical
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 批判的で | ひはんてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 批判的だった | ひはんてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 批判的ではない | ひはんてきではない |
Example sentences
- 物事を批判的に考えることも必要だ。 — It's also necessary to think about things critically.
- 批判的な意見も参考にする。 — I also take critical opinions into consideration.
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