noun
a Japanese term referring to the phenomenon of social withdrawal and isolation, particularly among young individuals
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The phenomenon of hikikomori, where individuals withdraw from society and isolate themselves in their homes, is a growing concern in Japan.
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My cousin has been acting like a hikikomori lately, staying in his room all day and avoiding social interactions.
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I feel like being a hikikomori sometimes, just wanting to shut out the world and stay in my own bubble.
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The artist's latest work explores the concept of emotional hikikomori, depicting the feeling of isolation and detachment from reality.