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