かわいがる

可愛がる

表記・読み：かわいがる

1. 1

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

   五段動詞（る）他動詞
2. 2

   to show favouritism to; to be partial to

   五段動詞（る）他動詞
3. 3

   to fondle; to caress; to pet

   五段動詞（る）他動詞
4. 4

   to be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly

   五段動詞（る）他動詞used ironically; often as 可愛がってやるcolloquial