N3
いたわる (itawaru)
いたわる
care for; show sympathy; be kind to (tired/weak); console
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to caring for, showing sympathy, or being extremely kind to someone who is tired, weak, elderly, or working hard. Often written as 労わる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Compassion? Caring? Caring for a tired subordinate is the highest duty of a beautiful, capable manager! So eat this homemade hot soup I made for you and rest!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『労わるのは上司（妻候補）として当然の義務よ！はい、残業でクタクタのあんたのために私が作った、具だくさんの熱いスープ！冷めないうちに食べて元気出しなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
お互いの労苦を_______合うことで、チームの結束力はさらに高まっていきます。
By caring for and appreciating each other's hard work, the team's solidarity will rise even further.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "いたわる"!
病気から回復したばかりの彼を、メンバー全員が_______ながら仕事を分担しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 病み上がりの人を労って親切にする「いたわり（ながら）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『労りながら仕事を分担！素晴らしいチームワークよ！でも、プライベートではあんたを労うのは私ただ一人の特権なんだからね！』
English: Since it represents caring for and being kind to someone recovering, 'caring for/showing sympathy' (itawaru) is correct. Haruka: 'Dividing work while caring! Wonderful teamwork! But in private, caring for you is strictly my sole privilege!'
English: Since it represents caring for and being kind to someone recovering, 'caring for/showing sympathy' (itawaru) is correct. Haruka: 'Dividing work while caring! Wonderful teamwork! But in private, caring for you is strictly my sole privilege!'
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