あまえる

甘 える

Common word

  1. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to behave like a spoiled child, to fawn on

    • 少女は母親に甘えた。
      The girl played the baby to her mother.

  2. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to take advantage of, to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence), to depend on

    • 人の好意に甘えてはいけない。
      Don't depend on others' kindness.