甘える | Japanese meaning

甘える【あまえる】

Frequency rank: 2,820.

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on
to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on

Forms

甘える【あまえる】Frequency rank: 2,820.
あまえる

Generated word frames (experimental)

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] fawns on [Another Person]

The child fawns on their mother

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Animal] fawns on [Person]

The cat fawns on its owner

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] takes advantage of [Kindness]

He takes advantage of his friend's kindness

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] depends on [Support]

She depends on her family's support

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] craves [Affection]

The baby craves its mother's affection

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] takes advantage of [Situation]

He takes advantage of his unfavorable situation

Generated definitions (experimental)

to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on

This meaning implies behaving in a way that seeks attention or affection, often reminiscent of a child’s behavior, where one may seek comfort and indulgences from others.

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He always behaves like a spoiled child with his mother.

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The dog fawns on its owner, always sitting on their lap.

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

This meaning refers to relying on someone else's kindness or goodwill, often to a degree that may be seen as overly dependent or presumptuous.

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She always takes advantage of her friend's help.

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He is trying to solve things on his own without depending on his boss.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to behave like a spoiled childto act like a childto depend on himto fawn on one's parentsto rely on a friendあまえごえ甘え声a whining voicea spoiled childto take too much advantage of someoneit's okay to be dependent sometimesto show dependence or fawning behavior

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あまえる】

Refers to behaving in a spoiled, child-like manner, often seeking affection or indulgence from others.

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He always behaves like a spoiled child towards his mother.

【いぞん】

Means to depend on or rely on someone or something, often used in a more serious or harmful context.

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He is too dependent on his job.

【あまやかす】

Refers to pampering or indulging someone, especially a child, leading to spoiled behavior.

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She likes to pamper her children.

【かほご】

Refers to being overprotective, particularly of children, leading to them being overly dependent or inhibited.

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Children raised under overprotective care find it difficult to be independent.

【たよる】

Means to rely on or depend on someone, often for support or assistance.

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She often relies on her friends.

【よわねをはく】

Refers to expressing weakness or complaining, often in a context of seeking comfort or sympathy.

、、。

He sometimes complains and seeks help.

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

Wiktionary

Example sentences

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1. 。

Don't depend on others' kindness.