“To be partial to” in Japanese
Short answer
To be partial to in Japanese is “可愛がる” (kawaigaru). Full meaning: to be affectionate to, to treat tenderly, to dote on, to show one's love (for), to cherish; to show favouritism to, to be partial to; to fondle, to caress, to pet.
Other ways to say “To be partial to” in Japanese
目をかける
mewokakeru to look after, to take care (of), to favor, to favour, to be partial to; to gaze at, to stare at, to set one's eyes on
贔屓にする
hiikinisuru to favor, to favour, to show favor to, to show favour to, to be partial to, to be a regular customer of
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