amae.
Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one.
Meaning & usage
Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one.
A feeling of entitlement to indulgence and nurture, such as from a loving caregiver.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Japanese あまえ.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.