ichidan verb, transitive verb
win over; gain the affection of
Used for making a person or animal become attached to you, often through kindness or care. The intransitive counterpart is 懐く (なつく).
彼女は毎日世話をして、野良猫を懐けた。
She won over the stray cat by taking care of it every day.
子供
He is a teacher who is good at winning children's hearts.