可愛がる

verb (godan)かわいがる · kawaigaru

1. Englishto be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on; to show one's love (for)

   • 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. Englishto show favouritism to; to be partial to

3. Englishto fondle; to caress; to pet

4. Englishto be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly

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