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可愛がる

かわいがる

Readings

かわいがる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5r, vtto be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on; to show one's love (for); to cherish
  2. 2.
    v5r, vtto show favouritism to; to be partial to
  3. 3.
    v5r, vtto fondle; to caress; to pet
  4. 4.
    v5r, vtto be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly

Kanji breakdown

可
N45 strokesGrade 5
愛
N413 strokesGrade 4

Example sentences

ケンは１人息子なので、父親は一層可愛がった。

Ken's father loved Ken all the more because he was his only son.

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可愛がるかわいがる

to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress

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