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Zach

甘える

Reading

Kana: あまえる
Romaji: amaeru
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Definitions

v1
vi
1

to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on

2

to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on

Kanji

甘
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

少女(しょうじょ)は母親(ははおや)に甘(あま)えた。
➥The girl played the baby to her mother.
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人(ひと)の好意(こうい)に甘(あま)えてはいけない。
➥Don't depend on others' kindness.
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お言葉(ことば)に甘(あま)えてお借(か)りいたします。
➥I will borrow it then, if you insist.
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その子(こ)は母親(ははおや)に甘(あま)えた。
➥The child played the baby to his mother.
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お言葉(ことば)に甘(あま)えてもう一(いち)杯(はい)頂(いただ)きます。
➥If you insist I'll have another drink.
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ご親切(しんせつ)に甘(あま)えているようで気掛(きが)かりです。
➥I'm afraid I'm imposing on your hospitality.
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