ハブンチョ

noun

being left out; being ostracized

Colloquial noun derived from はぶ (to exclude). Describes the state of being excluded from a group or activity, often used among young people.

See also: はぶ

• グループで遊あそぶ約やく束そくをしていたのに、私わたしだけハブンチョになった。

  We had plans to hang out as a group, but I was the only one left out.

• あの子こ、最さい近きんハブンチョされてるみたいでかわいそう。

  That kid seems to be getting ostracized lately; it's sad.