To love or cherish someone/something; to treat with affection and care.
祖母は孫をいつも優しく愛でている。
Grandmother always lovingly cherishes her grandchild.
子犬を愛でると、すぐに懐いてくれた。
When I cherished the puppy, it quickly became affectionate.
彼は古い写真アルバムを愛でながら思い出にふけった。
He cherished the old photo album and reminisced.
To admire or appreciate (beauty, art, nature), often by looking at or enjoying details with affection.
春になるとみんなで桜を愛でに公園へ行く。
In spring everyone goes to the park to admire the cherry blossoms.
彼女は古い陶器を集めて愛でるのが趣味だ。
Her hobby is collecting and appreciating old ceramics.
庭の紅葉を愛でながらお茶を飲んだ。
I drank tea while admiring the autumn leaves in the garden.