English equivalent of 'kuma.'

adjectives nouns single-word-requests

mooch

To ask for and get things from other people without paying for them or doing anything for them.

"Mooch." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 4 Apr. 2016.

Applies to children and adults.

Sponge is similar but usually refers to money, not food.

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