Meaning of amaeru in Japanese

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Definition of amaeru

あまえる(amaeru) 【 甘える 】

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  1. (v1, vi) to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on

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

  2. 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.

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