可愛がる
かわいがる
kawaigaru
verbVocabularyLevel 57 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

可愛がる (かわいがる (kawaigaru)) means "to be affectionate to". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to be affectionate to

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

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 可愛がる (かわいがる) means 'to love'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to love.

Example Sentences

まいにち、可愛がります。

まいにち、かわいがります。

I like to be affectionate to.

私は可愛がります。

わたしはかわいがります。

I can be affectionate to.

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