What does 甘える mean?
甘える is a Japanese verb meaning “to behave like a spoiled child, to fawn on” in English. It can also be translated as “to take advantage of” depending on context. It is written as 甘える in kanji, あまえる in hiragana, and amaeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
少女は母親に甘えた。
The girl played the baby to her mother.
人の好意に甘えてはいけない。
Don't depend on others' kindness.