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言葉に甘える (ことばにあまえる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

言こと葉ばに甘あまえる

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Meanings

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expression, ichidan verb

accept a kind offer; take someone up on their offer

Often used in the pattern お言葉に甘える to humbly accept an offer or invitation, showing gratitude while acknowledging the other person's kindness.

お言こと葉ばに甘あまえて、もう一いっ杯ぱいいただきます。
I'll take you up on your kind offer and have another cup.
せっかくですので、お言こと葉ばに甘あまえさせて

いただき

ます

。

Since you're so kind, I'll accept your offer.

Written forms

言こと葉ばに甘あまえる
Standard kanji spelling for this expression.
ことばに甘あまえる
Kana spelling of the first part; sometimes used for clarity or in informal writing.

Kanji

言say, word
葉leaf, plane, lobe
甘sweet, coax, pamper

Similar words

甘あまえる
甘える alone means to depend on someone's kindness or act spoiled; 言葉に甘える specifically refers to accepting a verbal offer.

Etymology

Composed of 言葉 (words) + に (particle) + 甘える (to depend on someone's kindness). The expression literally means 'to depend on someone's words', i.e., to accept what they have kindly offered.