Etymology

amae

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Today it means: Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one. Full definition →

Japanese あまえ
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  1. Japanese · borrowed fromあまえ
  2. English todayamae

Borrowed from Japanese あまえ.

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