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prefer in Japanese

prefer in Japanese is …の方が好きである, …の方を好む — prefer means to like one thing better than another.

prefer in Japanese

…の方が好きである
verb
(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. [from 14th c.]
…の方を好む
verb
(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. [from 14th c.]

What does "prefer" mean?

  1. verb To like one thing better than another.
    "I prefer tea to coffee in the mornings."

prefer in a sentence

  • I prefer tea to coffee in the mornings.
  • She prefers to work from home whenever possible.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prefer" in Japanese?

"prefer" in Japanese is …の方が好きである, …の方を好む. prefer means: To like one thing better than another.

How do you use "prefer" in a sentence?

Example: "I prefer tea to coffee in the mornings." In Japanese, "prefer" is …の方が好きである, …の方を好む.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "prefer": …の方が好きである, …の方を好む.

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