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favor in Japanese

favor in Japanese is 好意, 優遇, 寵愛 — favor means (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.

favor in Japanese

好意
noun
Pronounced: kōi
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
優遇
noun
Pronounced: yuuguu
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
寵愛
noun
Pronounced: chōai
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
恩恵
noun
Pronounced: onkei
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
贔屓
noun
Pronounced: hiiki
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
好意
noun
Pronounced: kōi
Goodwill; benevolent regard.
かわいがる
verb
Pronounced: kawaigaru
To look upon fondly; to prefer.
ひいき
verb
Pronounced: hiiki
To look upon fondly; to prefer.
優遇
verb
Pronounced: yuuguu
To look upon fondly; to prefer.
寵愛
verb
Pronounced: chōai
To look upon fondly; to prefer.

What does "favor" mean?

  1. noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
    "Could you do me a favor and pick up some milk?"
  2. noun Approval, support, or preference shown toward someone or something.
    "The new policy has gained favor with most employees."
  3. verb To prefer one option over another, or to treat someone with special kindness.
    "The coach seemed to favor the more experienced players."
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favor in a sentence

  • Could you do me a favor and pick up some milk?
  • The new policy has gained favor with most employees.
  • The coach seemed to favor the more experienced players.

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What is "favor" in Japanese?

"favor" in Japanese is 好意, 優遇, 寵愛. favor means: (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.

How do you pronounce 好意?

"favor" in Japanese is 好意, pronounced "kōi".

How do you use "favor" in a sentence?

Example: "Could you do me a favor and pick up some milk?" In Japanese, "favor" is 好意, 優遇, 寵愛.

Are there other ways to say "favor" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "favor": 好意, 優遇, 寵愛, 恩恵, 贔屓, かわいがる.

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