noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. infatuation, adoration, blind love, doting (on a child).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
溺愛 できあい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

drown, indulge
おぼ.れる デキ ジョウ (11th)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
weak, frail
よわ.い ジャク (2nd, N2)
bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ キュウ こ (2nd, N1)
two-stroke water radical or ice radical (no. 15)
ヒョウ こおり (Kentei 1)
love, affection, favourite
アイ いと.しい め.でる (4th, N3)
claw radical (no. 87)
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)
late, delayed, winter radical (no. 34)
チ しゅう (Kentei 1)