愛でる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 愛でる | 愛でない |
| Polite | 愛でます | 愛でません |
| Past polite | 愛でました | 愛でませんでした |
| Past | 愛でた | 愛でなかった |
| Te-form | 愛でて | 愛でないで |
| Desire | 愛でたい | 愛でたくない |
| Potential | 愛でられるalso 愛でれる | 愛でられないalso 愛でれない |
| Passive | 愛でられる | 愛でられない |
| Causative | 愛でさせる | 愛でさせない |
| Causative passive | 愛でさせられる | 愛でさせられない |
| Volitional | 愛でよう | |
| Polite volitional | 愛でましょう | |
| Imperative | 愛でろ | 愛でるな |
| Conditional | 愛でれば | 愛でなければ |
| Tara conditional | 愛でたら | 愛でなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Expresses deep affection or fondness, often for something one finds endearing or precious. Slightly literary or poetic tone.
My grandmother's daily routine is to cherish the flowers in her garden.
He gazed at the tiny kitten as if cherishing it.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
admire; appreciate; take delight in
Focuses on aesthetic or refined appreciation, such as art, nature, or beauty. Often used in contexts of quiet admiration.
He drank sake while admiring the moon.
You can quietly appreciate the paintings in this museum.