shut-in; hikikomori; person who withdraws from society
Refers to a person, typically a young adult, who stays at home and avoids social contact for an extended period. Often used in social and psychological contexts.
He has been a shut-in ever since he dropped out of high school.
Organizations that support young hikikomori are increasing.
social withdrawal; shunning other people
Describes the state or act of withdrawing from society, rather than the person. Can be used more generally for avoiding social interaction.
Long-term social withdrawal has a negative impact on health.
His withdrawal from society was caused by bullying.
He became a shut-in after dropping out of high school.
She has continued a shut-in lifestyle for five years.
Through counseling, he gradually broke out of being a shut-in.
Rarely used kanji form with 籠.