Vocabulary

What does 贔屓 (ひいき, hiiki) mean?

贔屓 (ひいき, hiiki) means favour; favor; patronage.

Quick facts
Readingひいき
Romajihiiki
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
ひいき
hiiki

favour; favor; patronage

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive favour; favor; patronage
  2. 2no-adjective favourite; favorite
  3. 3noun patron; supporter; backer

Also written: 贔負

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