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甘え

Reading

Kana: あまえ
Romaji: amae
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Definition

1

lack of self-reliance; depending on others

See also: 甘える (reading あまえる)

Kanji

Readings: カン、 あま.い、 あま.える、 あま.やかす、 うま.い
Meanings: sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary

Example Sentences

(あま)えは禁物(きんもつ)です。
➥You shouldn't expect things to be easy.
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その()母親(ははおや)(あま)えた。
➥The child played the baby to his mother.
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言葉(ことば)(あま)えてもう(いち)(はい)(いただ)きます。
➥If you insist I'll have another drink.
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少女(しょうじょ)母親(ははおや)(あま)えた。
➥The girl played the baby to her mother.
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(ひと)好意(こうい)(あま)えてはいけない。
➥Don't depend on others' kindness.
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言葉(ことば)(あま)えてお()りいたします。
➥I will borrow it then, if you insist.
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