hikikomori
A Japanese phenomenon whereby a person becomes a recluse from society, typically…A Japanese phenomenon whereby a person becomes a recluse from society, typically remaining isolated in a single room at home for a very long period.
» After suffering from hikikomori for several months, Hiroshi turned into a johatsu without leaving a single trace.
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2 senses(uncountable)A Japanese phenomenon whereby a person becomes a recluse from society, typically remaining isolated in a single room at home for a very long period.
хикикомо́риxikikomóri
(countable)A reclusive person of this kind.
Examples
1 sentencesAfter suffering from hikikomori for several months, Hiroshi turned into a johatsu without leaving a single trace.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Borrowed from Japanese 引きこもり (literally “pulling inward, being confined”) and is often traBorrowed from Japanese 引きこもり (literally “pulling inward, being confined”) and is often translated as “acute social withdrawal” or shut-in.
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Forms
plural: hikikomori / hikikomorisWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable