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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
1. to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to treat with sympathy; to console; to be kind to​Usually written using kana alone
  • ろうじん老人
  • を
  • いたわり
  • なさい
  • 。
Be kind to old people.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
2. to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse; to soothe​Usually written using kana alone
  • わたし私
  • は
  • びょうき病気の
  • あね姉
  • を
  • いたわった
  • 。
I took care of my sick sister.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
3. to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts); to reward for​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
労わる 【いたわる】
Notes
労わる: Irregular okurigana usage.

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