引きこもり
ひきこもり · hikikomori
JLPT N2
Meaning
Severe social withdrawal; a person who shuts themselves away in their home and avoids social contact.
Examples
- 彼は数年間、引きこもり生活を送っていた。 — He lived a life of social withdrawal for several years.
- 引きこもりの若者を支援する団体が増えている。 — Organizations supporting young people who suffer from social withdrawal are increasing.
- 引きこもりの原因は人によって様々だ。 — The causes of social withdrawal vary from person to person.
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