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asp_hornet | 1 year ago

That is not what Hikikomori means. Hikikomori is a complete removal of oneself from society often including family and work.

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nobodyandproud|1 year ago

And “analogous” means “similar”, not identical.

So what’s your point?

Dalewyn|1 year ago

Being a hikikomori also precludes immediate family members including parents, spouse, etc.; you often don't even leave your room let alone your house/apartment.

Hikikomori is a level or two beyond what most westerners would think of when imagining an extremely introverted or reclusive person. The condition is more akin to PTSD stemming from severe mental/social trauma.

For further context, the etymology of hikikomori is to "hiku" (literally "pull", contextually in this case to "pull back" from daily life) and "komoru" (to "shelter up", in this case most likely sheltering in your bedroom or mancave or similar safe space).