偏見

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 偏見(へんけん) is a noun for prejudice or a judgment biased before the facts are properly known.
• Basic usage: It is something to remove in 偏見をなくす and something recognized in 自分の偏見に気づく.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Opinion and prejudice
  • It is not merely a differing opinion; it focuses on a slanted judgment based on limited grounds such as appearance.
• Self-awareness
  • 偏見に気づく can describe recognizing one's own bias, not only pointing out prejudice in others.