慈いつくしむ

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

love tenderly; cherish; be affectionate toward

Conveys a gentle, protective, and compassionate love, often toward someone weaker or in need of care. More emotional and tender than 愛する.

• 母はは親おやは赤あかん坊ぼうを慈いつくしむように抱だきしめた。

  The mother held the baby tenderly, as if cherishing it.

• 彼かれは年とし老おいた両りょう親しんを深ふかく慈いつくしんでいる。

  He deeply cherishes his elderly parents.