可愛かわいがる
kawaigaru

Godan Verb (ru)

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

Transitive
ケンは1人ひとり息子むすこなので、父親ちちおや一層いっそう可愛かわいがった。
kenwa hitori musukonanode chichioyawa issō kawaigatta.
Ken's father loved Ken all the more because he was his only son.
Godan Verb (ru)

2. to show favouritism to; to be partial to

Transitive
Godan Verb (ru)

3. to fondle; to caress; to pet

Transitive
Godan Verb (ru)

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

Transitive
Colloquial