also: ほだえる
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
mess around; clown around
Archaic intransitive verb for fooling around or acting playfully. Not used in modern Japanese.
昔の若者はよくほたえて遊んだという。
They say young people in the old days often messed around and played.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Archaic intransitive verb meaning to be spoiled or to take advantage of someone's kindness. Not used in modern Japanese.
あの子は親にほたえて育った。
That child grew up spoiled by their parents.