可愛がる

かわいがる

to be affectionate to

N2 #9,834

Meanings

  1. godan verb, transitive to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on; to show one's love (for); to cherish
  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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In sentences

可愛かわいがってもらってたんだね。 You were loved. #11841662