1.
bias; partiality
A tendency to favor one side over another; lack of objectivity.
偏り is the noun form of 偏る (to be biased, to lean to one side). It covers both mental bias (partiality in opinion) and physical imbalance (uneven distribution).
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RELATED TERMS:
- 偏見: prejudice (stronger negative connotation)
- バイアス: bias (loanword, common in academic/tech contexts)
Related Words
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偏見 (prejudice)