Word details
甘え
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 甘え.
Dictionary
Entry
1
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
Examples
甘えは禁物だよ。
You shouldn't expect things to be easy.
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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