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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
to be affectionate to, to treat tenderly, to dote on, to show one's love (for), to cherish
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ケンは１人息子なので、父親は一層可愛がった。
Ken's father loved Ken all the more because he was his only son.
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
to show favouritism to, to be partial to
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
to fondle, to caress, to pet
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
to be tough on, to be rough with, to torment, to train harshly
used ironically; often as 可愛がってやるcolloquial