English
amae
Amae comes from Japanese あまえ.
- Japanesemodernあまえ
- Englishtodayamae
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Japanesemodernあまえ
- Englishtodayamae
Every English word from Japanese あまえ
Today it means
noun Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Japanese あまえ / amae