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
(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
(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?
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verb To like one thing better than another.
"I prefer tea to coffee in the mornings."
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prefer in a sentence
- I prefer tea to coffee in the mornings.
- She prefers to work from home whenever possible.
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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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