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Amay vs Amae - What's the difference?

amay | amae |

As a verb amay

is (transitive|and|intransitive|obsolete) to dismay; confound; be dismayed.

As a noun amae is

childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one.

amay

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (transitive, and, intransitive, obsolete) To dismay; confound; be dismayed.
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    amae

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Childlike behaviour aimed at inducing another (such as a parent, spouse, teacher or boss) to take care of one.
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