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可愛がる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 可愛がる.
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Entry
1
to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on; to show one's love (for); to cherish
Examples
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.
2
to show favouritism to; to be partial to
3
to fondle; to caress; to pet
4
Colloquial; Used ironically; often as 可愛がってやる
to be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly
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