贔屓ひいき

noun, used as a suffix

favoritism; partiality; being a fan of

Used as a suffix to indicate a strong liking or favoritism toward something, often forming compounds like 地元びいき (hometown favoritism) or 判官びいき (sympathy for the underdog).

See also: 贔屓 (ひいき)

• 彼かれは地じ元もとびいきで、いつも地じ元もとのチームを応おう援えんしている。

  He has a hometown bias and always supports the local team.

• あの先せん生せいは特とく定ていの生せい徒とだけをひいきしている。

  That teacher shows favoritism only toward certain students.