可愛がる
N2かわいがる
[kawaigaru]
Meanings
1.GodanTransitive
to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on; to show one's love (for); to cherish
2.GodanTransitive
to show favouritism to; to be partial to
3.GodanTransitive
to fondle; to caress; to pet
4.GodanTransitive
to be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly
Examples
祖母は孫をとても可愛がっている。
Grandmother dotes on her grandchild very much.
愛犬家の彼は自分の犬をとても可愛がっていた。
He is affectionate towards his dog.
祖母は孫を目に入れても痛くないほど可愛がる。
The grandmother dotes on her grandchildren enormously.