N2
ひいき (hiiki)
ひいき
favoritism, partiality, patronage, support
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can refer to unfairly showing preference to someone (favoritism), or more positively, giving regular support to a particular shop, team, or person (patronage/support). Often used in contexts like sports or local businesses.
📝 Example Sentences
彼はあのチームをひいきにしている。
He favors that team.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "ひいき"!
監督は特定の選手を_______していると批判された。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 公平であるべき立場が、特定の選手に偏った態度を取ることを表します。
English: It describes a situation where someone who should be impartial shows partiality towards a particular player.
English: It describes a situation where someone who should be impartial shows partiality towards a particular player.
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