甘え
あまえ
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence
Common word
Meanings
Noun
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
Example sentences
甘えは禁物だよ。
You shouldn't expect things to be easy.
それは、甘えすぎだって。
That is taking too much advantage.