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先入観
Pronounced sennyukan. A preconception formed before you have the facts. It is the debate-register word for bias, where 偏見 leans toward social prejudice against a group.
Examples in context
先入観を持たずに客観的に見てください。
Please look objectively, without preconceptions.
古い先入観を捨てることが大切です。
It is important to discard old preconceptions.
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