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可愛がる 【かわいがる】

  1. [v5r,vt] to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on; to show one's love (for); to cherish
  2. [v5r,vt] to show favouritism to; to be partial to
  3. [v5r,vt] to fondle; to caress; to pet
  4. [v5r,vt] to be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
可 Can, Passable, Mustn't, Should Not, Do Not カ, コク -べ.き, -べ.し
愛 Love, Affection, Favourite アイ いと.しい, かな.しい, め.でる, お.しむ, まな