noun
overdependence; presumed indulgence; attention-seeking behavior
Refers to the Japanese cultural concept of relying on another's benevolence, often in a parent-child or senior-junior relationship, with an expectation of being indulged. Can also describe childish attention-seeking behavior.
See also: 甘える (あまえる)
彼の甘えにはもう我慢できない。
I can't put up with his overdependence anymore.
甘えの構造は日本文化を理解する上
The concept of 'amae' is important for understanding Japanese culture.
Verb form meaning 'to behave like a spoiled child' or 'to presume on another's kindness'. 甘え is the noun describing the behavior or concept.
Means 'dependence' in a general or clinical sense. 甘え implies a more emotional, culturally specific reliance on presumed benevolence.
Noun form of the verb 甘える (amaeru), which derives from the adjective 甘い (amai, 'sweet'), suggesting a sweet, indulgent dependency.