to be affectionate to
かわいがる
Verb, Transitive
1.
to be affectionate to, to treat tenderly, to dote on, to show one's love (for), to cherish
2.
to show favouritism to, to be partial to
3.
to fondle, to caress, to pet
4.
to be tough on, to be rough with, to torment, to train harshly
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両親は、いつも私を可愛がってくれた。
My parents always showed me affection.
祖父母は孫を心から可愛がっている。
The grandparents cherish their grandchild from the bottom of their hearts.
先生は優秀な生徒を特に可愛がる傾向がある。
Teachers tend to show particular favoritism towards excellent students.
彼は部下を厳しくも、その成長を願って可愛がっていた。
He was strict with his subordinates, but he cherished them, wishing for their growth.
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