"amae" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Japanese あまえ. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|あまえ}} Japanese あまえ Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} amae (uncountable)
  1. Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-amae-en-noun-7nth6cki Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with entries, Emotions Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 71 29 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 35 12 32 11 11 Disambiguation of Emotions: 52 48
  2. A feeling of entitlement to indulgence and nurture, such as from a loving caregiver. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-amae-en-noun-mQibFEet Categories (other): Pages with entries, Emotions Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 35 12 32 11 11 Disambiguation of Emotions: 52 48
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