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The document discusses the concept of "amae" in Japanese culture. Amae refers to a dependence on others and presuming upon their benevolence. It is an important concept for understanding relationships in Japan. The roots of amae can be found in the relationship between mother and child, where the child feels a desire to be passively loved and close to the mother. While amae exists between close family members and friends, there are also concepts like "enryo" (restraint) that govern relationships between acq

Author

Shella Febry

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