synonym Comparative
優先
VS
好み
Differences Between "優先" and "好み"
Option A
優先
Meaning
priority, preference
Reading
ゆうせん (yuusen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この仕事は優先して進める必要があります。
This task needs to be prioritized.
Option B
好み
Meaning
taste; preference; liking
Reading
このみ (konomi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
人それぞれ好みがあります。
Everyone has their own preferences.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(priority, preference)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 優先: Giving precedence or special attention to something or someone over others. Often seen in phrases like 優先する (to prioritize) or 優先席 (priority seat).
- 好み: Refers to what someone likes or prefers (e.g., food, style, etc.). It can be used as a noun or as a part of a compound noun. (人の好き嫌いや選好を表す言葉です。名詞として、または複合語の一部として使われます。)
- 優先: Giving precedence or special attention to something or someone over others. Often seen in phrases like 優先する (to prioritize) or 優先席 (priority seat).
- 好み: Refers to what someone likes or prefers (e.g., food, style, etc.). It can be used as a noun or as a part of a compound noun. (人の好き嫌いや選好を表す言葉です。名詞として、または複合語の一部として使われます。)
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