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to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence)

JLPT N1 common word

Meaning

  1. v1vi
    to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on
  2. v1vi
    to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on

Example sentences

  • Don't depend on others' kindness.

  • The girl played the baby to her mother.

  • The child played the baby to his mother.