godan verb (-u), transitive verb
be reluctant to; dislike doing; shun
Expresses a feeling of not wanting to do something, often because it is troublesome, unpleasant, or burdensome. Used for activities, environments, or situations one would rather avoid. Somewhat literary or formal; in casual speech 嫌がる or 嫌だ are more common.
彼は面倒な仕事を厭う。
He is reluctant to do troublesome work.
彼女は人付き
She doesn't shun socializing with people.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
take good care of
Rare, archaic usage meaning to care for someone or something attentively. In modern Japanese, 世話をする or 大事にする are used instead. Found mainly in classical texts.
古文では「子を厭う」と書いて「子を大切に育てる」意味になることがある。
In classical Japanese, 子を厭う can mean 'to raise a child with great care'.