synonym Comparative
先入観
VS
偏向
Differences Between "先入観" and "偏向"
Option A
先入観
Meaning
preconceived notion, prejudice, bias
Reading
せんにゅうかん (sennyuukan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の能力について先入観を持つべきではない。
You shouldn't have preconceived notions about his abilities.
Option B
偏向
Meaning
bias, slant, prejudice, distortion
Reading
へんこう (henkou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その記事は特定の政治思想に偏向している。
That article is biased towards a particular political ideology.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(preconceived notion, prejudice, bias)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 先入観: Similar to 偏見, but often refers specifically to a belief or opinion formed beforehand, without sufficient evidence, that influences one's judgment. It can be negative or simply a pre-existing idea. While 偏見 often implies a negative judgment, 先入観 can be more neutral, simply meaning a pre-existing idea that *might* be wrong.
- 偏向: Implies leaning towards a particular view or position, often unfairly, especially in media or reporting. (情報や意見が公平さを欠き、一方に偏っていること。特に報道などで使われる。)
- 先入観: Similar to 偏見, but often refers specifically to a belief or opinion formed beforehand, without sufficient evidence, that influences one's judgment. It can be negative or simply a pre-existing idea. While 偏見 often implies a negative judgment, 先入観 can be more neutral, simply meaning a pre-existing idea that *might* be wrong.
- 偏向: Implies leaning towards a particular view or position, often unfairly, especially in media or reporting. (情報や意見が公平さを欠き、一方に偏っていること。特に報道などで使われる。)
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