甘え

Etymology
Noun use of the continuative or stem form amae of verb.

First attested in use as a standalone noun in 1942.

Noun

 * 1)  intentionally sweet behavior aimed at inducing someone else to respond favorably
 * 2) wheedling or fawning behavior
 * 3) spoiled or overly dependent behavior
 * 1) spoiled or overly dependent behavior