甘(あま)えん坊(ぼう)

あまえんぼう
noun, na-adjective
spoiled child; clingy person; someone who craves affection
informalpersonality
1. spoiled child; clingy person; one who craves affection
A person, especially a child, who seeks excessive attention, coddling, or physical affection. Also used for pets or adults who behave in a dependent, needy way.
うちの猫(ねこ)は甘(あま)えん坊(ぼう)だ。
Our cat is a real cuddler.
末(すえ)っ子(こ)は甘(あま)えん坊(ぼう)になりやすい。
The youngest child tends to be spoiled.
普段(ふだん)はしっかりしているのに、彼女(かのじょ)の前(まえ)では甘(あま)えん坊(ぼう)になる。
He's usually dependable, but he becomes clingy in front of his girlfriend.

Derived from 甘(あま)える (to act spoiled, to be clingy) + ん坊(ぼう) (a suffix for people with certain traits, like 怒(おこ)りん坊(ぼう) and 泣(な)き虫(むし)). Can be endearing or mildly critical depending on context. Often used affectionately when talking about children or pets.

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Related: 甘(あま)える (to act spoiled)
Related: 甘(あま)やかす (to spoil)
Related: わがまま (selfish)
Related: なきむし (crybaby)
Related: 照(て)れ屋(や) (shy person)
Related: いじめっ子(こ) (bully (especially a child))
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Added 2026.3.27 15:03 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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