Criticism
noun, verbal noun
A criticism is when you judge. It is still just a criticism.
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.
批判の的となっても仕方がないと思っている。
Sometimes you can’t help but be the subject of criticism.
できるだけ批判的な目であらゆる物事を見るよう心がけています。
I'm trying to look at everything as critically as possible.
ビエトは暴力団から賄賂を受け取ったことを厳しく批判されました。
Viet was severely criticized for taking bribes from the yakuza.