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Amae

Amae is a Japanese word that describes a feeling of expectation that someone is asking you to behave in a way that receives special treatment. It is often used when talking about a close relationship between two people. For example, if you love your neighbor and they do you a favor, you may feel amae expecting them to continue to do things that make you happy.
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