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愛おしがる (いとおしがる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
dote upon ; cherish ; think tenderly of
usually written using kana alone
Expresses a gentle, affectionate feeling toward someone or something, often with a nuance of pity or protective love. It is a noun, but the form 〜がる suggests a verb-like usage; it is likely an archaic or literary expression related to 愛おしむ (いとおしむ).
See also: 愛しがる (いとしがる) · 愛おしむ (いとおしむ)
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The grandmother gazed at her grandchild as if doting on them.
Kanji 愛 love, affection, favourite Similar words 愛いと おしむ 愛おしむ is a more common verb meaning 'to love tenderly' or 'to cherish', while 愛おしがる is rarer and may carry a slightly more outward or expressive nuance of doting.
愛いと しがる 愛しがる is a related form meaning 'to show affection' or 'to act lovingly', often used in a more casual or modern context.
Etymology Derived from the adjective 愛おしい (いとおしい, 'lovely, dear') with the suffix 〜がる, which expresses showing signs of a certain feeling. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it is related to classical Japanese expressions of tender affection.
