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Meanings
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preferential; priority
Used to describe giving priority or favorable treatment to something over others. Often appears in compound phrases like 優先的に扱う (treat preferentially).
We will handle this matter with priority.
Preferential treatment is necessary.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を優先的に扱うto give someone preferential treatment
Members are given preferential treatment.
- 〈事〉を優先的に処理するto handle a matter with priority
Urgent matters are dealt with on a priority basis.
- 〈人〉に優先的に〈物〉を提供するto offer something to someone with priority
We offer seats on a priority basis to those who made reservations.