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To criticize or blame someone or something, often publicly.
その記者は政治家の発言を非難した。
The journalist criticized the politician's remarks.
This verb is often used in formal contexts, such as news reports or official statements.
This verb is typically used in formal contexts, such as news reports or official statements. In casual conversation, you might use '批判する' (hihansuru) instead.
The verb '非難する' is often used when referring to public or official criticism. It is not typically used for personal or private criticism.
The verb '非難する' is composed of '非難' (hihan, meaning 'criticism' or 'blame') and the verb 'する' (suru, meaning 'to do'). The term '非難' itself comes from Classical Chinese, where '非' means 'to blame' and '難' means 'to criticize'.
This verb is commonly used in formal and written contexts, such as news articles, official statements, or political discussions. It is less common in casual conversation.