synonym Comparative
可愛がる
VS
偏愛
Differences Between "可愛がる" and "偏愛"
Option A
可愛がる
Meaning
to love, to cherish, to be affectionate to; to dote on
Reading
かわいがる (kawaigaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
おじいちゃんは孫娘をとても可愛がっている。
Grandpa dotes on his granddaughter very much.
Option B
偏愛
Meaning
partiality; favoritism; biased love; loving one specifically
Reading
へんあい (hen'ai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その作家は猫を極端に_______しており、彼の作品には必ず個性的な猫が登場します。
The writer favored cats extremely, and unique cats always appear in his works.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to love, to cherish, to be affectionate to; to dote on)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 可愛がる: A transitive verb meaning to treat someone (often a child or pet) with affection, kindness, and care. Implies doting or spoiling to some extent.
- 偏愛: Refers to partiality, favoritism, or biased love where one specifically loves or favors one person or thing over all others. Often used as 〜を偏愛する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Favoritism! Biased love! Superiors shouldn't favor specific subordinates, but... you are my absolute favorite! This biased love of mine is a super-special exception, so feel honored!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『偏愛よ！上司である私が、特定の部下だけを『偏愛』するなんてえこひいきだけど…あんたのことは特別扱いしちゃうのよ！私の熱い偏愛なんだから、ありがたく一生受け取りなさいよね！』
- 可愛がる: A transitive verb meaning to treat someone (often a child or pet) with affection, kindness, and care. Implies doting or spoiling to some extent.
- 偏愛: Refers to partiality, favoritism, or biased love where one specifically loves or favors one person or thing over all others. Often used as 〜を偏愛する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Favoritism! Biased love! Superiors shouldn't favor specific subordinates, but... you are my absolute favorite! This biased love of mine is a super-special exception, so feel honored!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『偏愛よ！上司である私が、特定の部下だけを『偏愛』するなんてえこひいきだけど…あんたのことは特別扱いしちゃうのよ！私の熱い偏愛なんだから、ありがたく一生受け取りなさいよね！』
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