Godan verb, transitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to pity, to sympathize with, to treat with sympathy, to console, to be kind to.
  2. to tend to (e.g. an injury), to care for, to nurse, to soothe.
  3. to appreciate, to recognize (someone's efforts), to reward for.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
いたわる
 
労る いたわる
 
 
労わる いたわる