愛めでる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

love; cherish; hold dear

Expresses deep affection or fondness, often for something one finds endearing or precious. Slightly literary or poetic tone.

• 祖そ母ぼは庭にわの花はなを愛めでるのが日にっ課かだ。

  My grandmother's daily routine is to cherish the flowers in her garden.

• 彼かれは小ちいさな子こ猫ねこを愛めでるように見みつめた。

  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.

• 彼かれは月つきを愛めでながら酒さけを飲のんだ。

  He drank sake while admiring the moon.

• この美び術じゅつ館かんでは静しずかに絵えを愛めでることができる。

  You can quietly appreciate the paintings in this museum.