“Favoritism” in Japanese
Short answer
Favoritism in Japanese is “偏頗” (henpa). Full meaning: favoritism, favouritism, discrimination.
Other ways to say “Favoritism” in Japanese
依怙
eko favoritism, favouritism, partiality, prejudice, bias
偏愛
henai favoritism, favouritism, partiality
えこ
eko favoritism, favouritism, partiality, prejudice, bias
依怙贔屓
ekohiiki favoritism, favouritism, partiality, prejudice, bias
身びいき
mibiiki favoritism, favouritism, nepotism
へんぱ
henpa favoritism, favouritism, discrimination
分け隔て
wakehedate distinction, favoritism, favouritism, discrimination
身内びいき
miuchibiiki nepotism, favoritism (towards relatives)
贔屓
hiiki favour, favor, patronage, favouritism, favoritism, partiality; favourite, favorite; patron, supporter, backer
情実
joujitsu real situations, personal consideration, private circumstances, favoritism, favouritism
ヒイキ
hiiki favour, favor, patronage, favouritism, favoritism, partiality; favourite, favorite; patron, supporter, backer
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