Word · 単語
甘える
Reading あまえる
to behave like a spoiled child
- 1 to behave like a spoiled child, to fawn on
- 2 to take advantage of, to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence), to depend on
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例文 · examples
少女は母親に甘えた。
The girl played the baby to her mother.
sense 1 · to behave like a spoiled child
人の好意に甘えてはいけない。
Don't depend on others' kindness.
sense 2 · to take advantage of
その子は母親に甘えた。
The child played the baby to his mother.
sense 1 · to behave like a spoiled child
ご親切に甘えているようで気掛かりです。
I'm afraid I'm imposing on your hospitality.
sense 2 · to take advantage of