JLPT N3 Intermediate
可愛がる
To dote on, cherish, or treat with affection.
Readings
Other forms
可愛がります polite form
可愛がって te-form
可愛がった plain past
可愛がられる passive form
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To dote on / To cherish
Describes the act of treating a subordinate, child, or animal with visible affection and special care.
Example
祖母 は 末っ子 の 私 を とても 可愛がって くれた 。
My grandmother really doted on me, the youngest child.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To 'train' someone harshly (Ironic)
Serves as a euphemism for subjecting a junior to harsh treatment, hazing, or grueling physical training.
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