甘える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 甘える
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.
Kanji in this Word
甘
5 strokes
Frequency: 1248
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
sweet
coax
pamper
be content
sugary
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あま.い
あま.える
あま.やかす
うま.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かも
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