単語屋Tangoya, “the word shop”
Kanji compounds#3,728 most used

可愛がる

かわいがる4

Pitch accent · 中高 (nakadaka)

to dote on

ITS KANJI

IN A SENTENCE

My mother is very affectionate to that dog.

written for Tangoya

MEANINGS

1

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

godan verb · transitive

TANGOYA ASKS

2

to show favouritism to; to be partial to

godan verb · transitive

3

to fondle; to caress; to pet

godan verb · transitive

4

to be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly

godan verb · transitive

DETAILS

Kind熟語, kanji compounds

Frequency#3,728 most used

Written可愛がる only

Can be asked asRead, Listen, Recall, Write

Dictionary: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0 · pitch: Kanjium