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preference in Japanese

preference in Japanese is 選択, 優先, 好み — preference means a liking for one thing over another.

preference in Japanese

選択
noun
Pronounced: sentaku
The option to so select, and the one selected.
優先
noun
Pronounced: yuusen
The state of being preferred over others.
好み
noun
Pronounced: konomi
A strong liking or personal valuation.
依怙贔屓
noun
Pronounced: ekohiiki
A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.

What does "preference" mean?

  1. noun A liking for one thing over another.
    "What's your preference — window seat or aisle?"
  2. noun Special or favorable treatment given to someone or something.
    "Local applicants were given preference for the community grants."
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preference in a sentence

  • What's your preference — window seat or aisle?
  • The restaurant can accommodate most dietary preferences.
  • Local applicants were given preference for the community grants.

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What is "preference" in Japanese?

"preference" in Japanese is 選択, 優先, 好み. preference means: A liking for one thing over another.

How do you pronounce 選択?

"preference" in Japanese is 選択, pronounced "sentaku".

How do you use "preference" in a sentence?

Example: "What's your preference — window seat or aisle?" In Japanese, "preference" is 選択, 優先, 好み.

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "preference": 選択, 優先, 好み, 依怙贔屓.

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