いたわる
いたわる
itawaru
verbVocabularyExtra vocab 6 — supplementary

Quick answer

いたわる (いたわる (itawaru)) means "to care for". It is read いたわる (itawaru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to care for

Also : to sympathize with · to console

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Example Sentences

親は子どもの気持ちをいたわる責任がある。

おやはこどものきもちをいたわるせきにんがある。

Parents have a responsibility to care for their children's feelings.

彼女は病気の祖母をいたわって、毎日世話をした。

かのじょはびょうきのそぼをいたわって、まいにちせわをした。

She cared for her sick grandmother and looked after her every day.

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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