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Dictionary/Tag: Cultural Concept

Tag: Cultural Concept

Words reflecting Japanese social norms and values.

1 entry tagged with this

Amae (甘え)

Emotional Dependence / Reliance on Kindness

Romaji: Amae

A psychological concept describing the desire to depend on another person's kindness, acceptance, or indulgence. Amae reflects a form of emotional trust where vulnerability is expected to be tolerated rather than rejected.

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