Word details
甘える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 甘える.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on
Examples
少女は母親に甘えた。
The girl played the baby to her mother.
2
to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
Examples
人の好意に甘えてはいけない。
Don't depend on others' kindness.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
甘
sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary
5 strokesFrequency 1,248JLPT N2Grade 8
On
カン
Kun
あま.いあま.えるあま.やかすうま.い
Nanori
かも
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