English Explanatory Dictionary

amae

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

amae

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese あまえ.

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