English–Japanese
“dote on” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikawaigaru
Example
祖母は犬を可愛がります。so bo wa inu o kawai ga ri ma su
Grandma dotes on the dog.
How to say “dote on” in Japanese
“Dote on” in Japanese is 可愛がる (kawaigaru).
Means caring for someone or something with affectionate attention and treating them as especially precious.
Example sentences with 可愛がる
父は末っ子を特に可愛がります。chichi wa sue kko o toku ni kawai ga ri ma su
Father especially dotes on the youngest child.
Tips for using 可愛がる
- English "dote on" can suggest indulgence, while 可愛がる (kawaigaru) also commonly describes ordinary affectionate care for pets and children.