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ちやほやする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ちやほやする | ちやほやしない |
| Polite | ちやほやします | ちやほやしません |
| Past polite | ちやほやしました | ちやほやしませんでした |
| Past | ちやほやした | ちやほやしなかった |
| Te-form | ちやほやして | ちやほやしないで |
| Desire | ちやほやしたい | ちやほやしたくない |
| Potential | ちやほやできる | ちやほやできない |
| Passive | ちやほやされる | ちやほやされない |
| Causative | ちやほやさせる | ちやほやさせない |
| Causative passive | ちやほやさせられる | ちやほやさせられない |
| Volitional | ちやほやしよう | |
| Polite volitional | ちやほやしましょう | |
| Imperative | ちやほやしろ | ちやほやするな |
| Conditional | ちやほやすれば | ちやほやしなければ |
| Tara conditional | ちやほやしたら | ちやほやしなかったら |
Meanings
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noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
make a fuss over; pamper; spoil; flatter with attention
Describes showering someone with excessive attention, praise, or indulgence, often in a doting or flattering manner. Can be used as a する verb, adverb, or with と.
Grandparents pamper their grandchildren.
She grew up being fussed over by everyone.
When a celebrity arrives, people gather around making a fuss.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉をちやほやするto fuss over/pamper someone with attention and flattery
Because the people around him fuss over him so much, he quickly gets conceited.
- 〈人〉にちやほやされるto be pampered/fussed over by someone
She grew up being showered with attention by fans.