いとおしがる

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Meanings

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) · いとおしむ

祖そ母ぼは孫まごをいとおしがるように見みつめていた。
The grandmother gazed at her grandchild as if doting on them.
彼かれは捨すてられた子こ犬いぬをいとおしがって、家いえに連つれて帰かえった。
He felt tenderly toward the abandoned puppy and took it home.