Vocabulary

What does 労る (いたわる, itawaru) mean?

労る (いたわる, itawaru) means to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with.

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Readingいたわる
Romajiitawaru
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
いたわる
itawaru

to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts); to reward for

Also written: 労わる

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