N3
かたよる (katayoru)
偏る
to be biased, to be one-sided, to lean to one side
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a state where something is not balanced or fair, often due to a strong inclination towards one side, or an imbalance in distribution. (物事が均衡を欠き、一方に傾いている状態を指します。考え方や情報、栄養などに使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼の意見は特定の情報源に偏っている。
His opinion is biased towards specific information sources.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "偏る"!
栄養が_______ないように、バランスの取れた食事を心がけましょう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 栄養は一方に「偏る」と健康によくありません。バランスが重要です。
English: It's not good for health if your nutrition is "biased" (偏る) towards one side. Balance is important.
English: It's not good for health if your nutrition is "biased" (偏る) towards one side. Balance is important.
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