“Favorite” in Japanese
Short answer
Favorite in Japanese is “愛用” (aiyou). Full meaning: favorite, favourite, habitually used.
Other ways to say “Favorite” in Japanese
本命
honmei favorite (to win), favourite, likely winner; one's heart's desire, first choice
フェイバリット
feebaritto favorite, favourite
気に入り
kiniiri favorite, favourite, pet (e.g. teacher's pet)
お気に入り
okiniiri favorite, favourite, pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
売れっ子
urekko popular figure, person in demand, favorite, favourite
人気者
ninkimono popular person, favorite, favourite
贔屓
hiiki favour, favor, patronage, favouritism, favoritism, partiality; favourite, favorite; patron, supporter, backer
フェィバリット
feebaritto favorite, favourite
あいよう
aiyou favorite, favourite, habitually used
寵児
chouji favorite child, favourite child; darling, favorite, star, hero
行きつけ
ikitsuke regular, usual, favourite, favorite, preferred, accustomed
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