Amae

Doi, who died Sunday from illnesses related to old age, wrote the 1971 book, "The Anatomy of Dependence," which introduced the idea of "amae" - a childlike desire for indulgence - as key to understanding the Japanese mind. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Japanese speak of a concept called amae, living in a deep sense of being cherished, of raising kids lovingly. ❋ Gregory Boyle (2010)

An AIBO or an ASIMO performs amae, while a Tweenbot embodies it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The hope for them is that they will one day mature into new models dextrous and capable enough to allow us to indulge in amae. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Néojaponisme » Blog Archive » On the simulation of amae ❋ Unknown (2009)

In other words, Tweenbots are masters of amae, the art of childish, irresistible dependency. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sonna kimi no kotoba ni amae sugite nigitta te o hodo iteita ❋ Ianthopia (2005)

He was struck by how there was no precise way to translate amae into English, although the behavior was common in puppies and human babies. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Doi used amae as a starting point for explaining other trademark Japanese behavior, such as self-effacement and the widespread perception of a duality between appearances and a hidden internal reality.

"I set about using my idea that amae might be vitally important in understanding the Japanese mentality," Doi wrote in his book. ❋ Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Writer (2009)

Doi argued that amae, while also observed by other nationalities, was more pronounced and elaborate among Japanese, and was key in defining social relationships everywhere, including at the office, at schools and in marriages. ❋ Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Writer (2009)

Indeed, I do remember reading somewhere recently a discussion that there really isn’t any good English translation for the base amae, let alone the differences in the two forms in the survey. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Let’s be brutally honest: the manga model for robot-assisted aged care is less Astroboy than Doraemon, the robo-amae fantasy par excellence. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When you think about it, though, Japan’s superstar robots already rely on amae in a very deep and existential way. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In robotics, specialization usually increases efficiency, which means that a Tweenbot’s amae comes cheaper and easier. ❋ Unknown (2009)

[Redditor]: I work at [the Pentagon] and I survived [9/11]. "AMA" ❋ Wizeoldman (2011)

[Ex]. I named my [daughter] Ama because it means [strong]. ❋ Sarah Bon (2015)

[What’s] that girl that’s [my best friend] [ama] ❋ Hockey Girl Goalie 2024 (2019)

Ama is a [great person] ❋ Keeganhague89 (2020)

"[Why do] you [keep] calling me [cute]?" "Man you're such an Ama." ❋ Sherlock's Love For Watson (2021)

Person One - Wow, [Carrie] from AMA is HOT! Person Two - Yeah, [I'm going to go] chat her up in [IRC]! ❋ Gobblevamp (2009)

Doctor: "Well, it would be AMA to tell you to go [jump off a bridge], but I am [sorely] [tempted] right now." ❋ Ravenwolf (2007)

Friend 1: [I'm bored] Friend 2: UGH ME TOO! Friend 1: What should [we talk] about... Friend 2: [Hm] ama! .... ❋ FARONJONAS (2008)

She looks like a Ama . Who’s [Shiraz] with [oh wait] it’s [gorgeous] Ama. ❋ BigPenisJihadi (2018)

[Chris] [thinks] [brooke] is amaing ❋ Jake Happyrock (2008)