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Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one.

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amae

Source Word

amae

uncountable

Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one.

Japanese Meaning

子供じみた振る舞いで、他者（親、配偶者、教師、上司など）に世話や配慮を期待する行動 / 依存的な態度で、自らを守ってもらおうとする行動や心理状態

Her persistent amae made it hard for him to see her as an equal partner.

彼女のしつこい甘えのせいで、彼は彼女を対等なパートナーとして見ることが難しかった。

Sense（1）

Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one.