N12474/3019

いたわ

irregular okuriganausually written using kana alonegodan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)transitive verb

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Meanings

  • to pity, to sympathize with, to sympathise with, to treat with sympathy, to console, to be kind to
  • to tend to (e.g. an injury), to care for, to nurse, to soothe
  • to appreciate, to recognize (someone's efforts), to reward for

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Example sentences

彼女かのじょつかれたからだいたわりながら、毎晩まいばんはやるようにしている。

She takes care of her tired body by going to bed early every night.

長年ながねん功績こうせきいたわって会社かいしゃかれ特別賞とくべつしょうおくった。

Recognizing his years of achievements, the company awarded him a special prize.

患者かんじゃこころいたわることは、医師いしとしてもっと大切たいせつつとめのひとつだ。

Treating patients' hearts with compassion is one of the most important duties as a physician.

かれ年老としおいた両親りょうしんいたわらずに、自分じぶん仕事しごとばかり優先ゆうせんさせていた。

He did not care for his aging parents and always prioritized his own work.

監督かんとく選手せんしゅたちの努力どりょくいたわり試合後しあいご一人ひとりひとりにこえをかけた。

The coach appreciated the players' efforts and spoke to each of them individually after the match.