寵ちょう

noun

favor; affection; patronage

Refers to special favor, affection, or patronage, often from a superior or in a romantic context. Commonly used in the compound 寵愛 (ちょうあい). As a standalone noun, it is somewhat literary.

See also: 寵愛

• 彼かれは王おうの寵ちょうを一いっ身しんに集あつめた。

  He monopolized the king's favor.

• 寵ちょう愛あいを受うける。

  To receive favor/affection.