ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-172-0031 · ATLAS 251

Amae

A Japanese term for expecting a close other to indulgently receive a need or request.

Explanation

A Japanese term for expecting a close other to indulgently receive a need or request. Its historical and functional boundary remains explicit in the source layer.

Example

The profile makes the form tangible through an original atlas example.

Counterexample

A mere label without the movement of thought characteristic of Amae.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes tacit expectations of closeness and indulgence readable.

Resonance

Makes unspoken expectations of closeness and indulgence legible. The concept thereby gains a verifiable place in the relational network.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Amae“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-172-0031. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-172-0031

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