Translation guide
The act of assessing the value, quality, or nature of something. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 評価 (ひょうか), but the best choice depends on whether you are evaluating performance, estimating monetary worth, or making a judgment.
Expressing an assessment of quality, performance, or worth, often in formal or professional contexts.
The most common and versatile term for 'appraisal' or 'evaluation'. Used for performance reviews, product ratings, and general assessments.
上司から良い評価をもらった。
I received a good appraisal from my boss.
この映画の評価は高い。
This movie has high ratings.
Often used for formal or quantitative assessments, such as tax appraisal, insurance valuation, or performance-based salary determination.
保険の査定が終わった。
The insurance appraisal has been completed.
人事査定の結果が発表された。
The results of the personnel appraisal were announced.
Used for expert appraisal of art, antiques, or authenticity. Implies specialized knowledge.
絵画の鑑定を専門家に依頼した。
I requested an appraisal of the painting from an expert.
Estimating the financial worth of property, assets, or items.
Commonly used for tax assessments, loan collateral valuation, and insurance purposes.
不動産の査定額は予想より低かった。
The appraisal value of the real estate was lower than expected.
Literally 'appraised value', used in financial contexts.
A formal compound used in real estate appraisal standards.
不動産鑑定評価を取得した。
We obtained a real estate appraisal.
A formal assessment of an employee's work performance.
Standard term for employee performance appraisal in companies.
来月、人事評価の面談がある。
I have a performance appraisal meeting next month.
Focuses on work results and achievements.
業績評価に基づいてボーナスが決まる。
Bonuses are determined based on performance appraisal.
評価 is the broadest term for any kind of evaluation or appraisal. 査定 is used for formal, often numerical assessments like tax or insurance valuations. 鑑定 is for expert appraisal requiring specialized knowledge, such as art or antiques.
The loanword アプレイザル is rarely used and may not be understood. Stick to the Japanese terms above.
資産の評価額が上がった。
The appraised value of the assets increased.