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synonym Comparative
排他
VS
依怙贔屓

Differences Between "排他" and "依怙贔屓"

Option A
排他
Meaning
exclusion; exclusivism; discrimination
Reading
はいた (haita)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
そのクラブは排他的な雰囲気がある。
That club has an exclusive atmosphere.
Option B
依怙贔屓
Meaning
favoritism; partiality; bias; discrimination
Reading
えこひいき (ekohiiki)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
先生は特定の生徒に依怙贔屓をしていると、他の生徒が不満に思った。
Other students were dissatisfied, thinking the teacher was showing favoritism to a particular student.

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Which word fits this context: "(exclusion; exclusivism; discrimination)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 排他: Refers to the act of excluding others, often based on a specific group or characteristic, leading to exclusiveness or discrimination. 「排他的」という形容動詞の形で使われることが多いです。特定の集団や特性に基づいて他者を排除する行為を指し、排他性や差別につながることがあります。
- 依怙贔屓: Used to describe unfair favoritism shown towards a particular person or group, often implying negative connotations. It can be used as a noun or with する (e.g., 依怙贔屓する - to show favoritism). (特定の人やグループに対して不公平な優遇を示すこと。否定的なニュアンスで使われることが多い。名詞としても、「依怙贔屓する」という動詞としても使われます。)
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