overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
甘えは禁物だと自分に言い聞かせた。
I told myself not to be dependent on others.
子どもの甘えを適切に受け止めることが大切だ。
Responding to a child's need for affection appropriately matters.
甘えは社会人として許されない。
Relying on others is not acceptable as a working adult.