甘える
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Meanings
- to behave like a spoiled child, to fawn on
- to take advantage of, to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence), to depend on
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Example sentences
The child is clinging to their mother.
You must not keep depending on your parents forever.
Taking advantage of her kindness, I decided to ask her for a little more help.
Thank you sincerely for allowing me to take advantage of your generous offer.
He has such a strong sense of independence that he refuses to rely on others even when he is in trouble.
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