synonym Comparative
偏り
VS
依怙
Differences Between "偏り" and "依怙"
Option A
偏り
Meaning
bias, imbalance, deviation
Reading
かたより (katayori)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
健康のためには、食事に偏りがないように注意が必要だ。
For health, it is necessary to be careful not to have an imbalance in one's diet.
Option B
依怙
Meaning
favoritism; partiality; bias
Reading
いこ (iko)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の判断には依怙が感じられる、と批判された。
He was criticized for his judgment, which was perceived to show favoritism.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(bias, imbalance, deviation)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 偏り: Similar to 偏向 but often refers to a state of being imbalanced or skewed, in terms of distribution, nutrition, or viewpoint. 分布、栄養、考え方などがバランスを欠き、一方に傾いている状態。
- 依怙: 「依怙」は「依怙贔屓（えこひいき）」という形で使われることが多く、特定の人や物に対して不公平な好意や偏見を持つことを指します。ネガティブなニュアンスで使われます。 (Often used in the compound 'eko-hiiki' (依怙贔屓) to mean 'favoritism' or 'partiality.' It carries a negative connotation, implying unfair treatment or bias towards a specific person or group.)
- 偏り: Similar to 偏向 but often refers to a state of being imbalanced or skewed, in terms of distribution, nutrition, or viewpoint. 分布、栄養、考え方などがバランスを欠き、一方に傾いている状態。
- 依怙: 「依怙」は「依怙贔屓（えこひいき）」という形で使われることが多く、特定の人や物に対して不公平な好意や偏見を持つことを指します。ネガティブなニュアンスで使われます。 (Often used in the compound 'eko-hiiki' (依怙贔屓) to mean 'favoritism' or 'partiality.' It carries a negative connotation, implying unfair treatment or bias towards a specific person or group.)
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