VOCABULARY
いたわる
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to be kind to / take care of
be kind to, console, care for, sympathize with, look after
verb
Example sentences
年老いた母を優しくいたわる。
I take care of my aged mother gently.
疲れた体をいたわって休んだ。
I took care of my tired body and rested.
失敗した同僚をいたわった。
I consoled my colleague who had failed.
お互いをいたわる夫婦は幸せだ。
A couple who care for each other is happy.
Practice exercises
1
祖母を労る。
I take care of my grandmother.
Answer
労る労ります
2
彼女はいつも疲れている仲間を労る。
She always takes care of her tired colleagues.
Answer
労る労ります
3
困難に直面している人々を深く労って、支援の手を差し伸べた。
He deeply sympathized with the people facing difficulties and extended a hand of support.
Answer
労って
4
新たな環境に慣れない研修生を労ることは、受け入れ側の重要な役割だ。
It is an important role for the host side to take care of trainees who are not used to the new environment.
Answer
労る労ります
5
長年の苦労を共にした妻の労を労るかのように、夫は優しく肩を抱き寄せた。
As if to console his wife for her efforts after many years together, the husband gently pulled her shoulder close.
Answer
労る労ります