甘え

あまえ

Meanings

1. Noun overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior) See also: 甘える (あまえる).

Kanji

• 甘 sweet. Read as あまえる.

Example sentences

• 甘えは禁物だよ。
  You shouldn't expect things to be easy.

Words containing 甘え

• 甘える (あまえる) to behave like a spoiled child
• 甘えん坊 (あまえんぼう) wheedling child
• 甘えっ子 (あまえっこ) spoilt child

And 3 more.

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