English–Japanese
“favoritism” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihiiki
Example
先生の贔屓は、すぐに分かります。sen sei no hiiki wa su gu ni wa ka ri ma su
The teacher's favoritism is easy to notice.
How to say “favoritism” in Japanese
“Favoritism” in Japanese is 贔屓 (hiiki).
It describes support directed especially toward one person or side, often more warmly than toward others.
Example sentences with 贔屓
採用では個人的な贔屓を避けるべきです。sai yō de wa ko jin teki na hiiki o sa ke ru be ki de su
Personal favoritism should be avoided in hiring.
Tips for using 贔屓
- The English word favoritism is often critical, but 贔屓 (hiiki) may refer positively to loyal support for a performer, business, or team.