noun
platonic sleep friend; cuddle buddy (non-sexual)
Refers to a friend with whom one shares a bed or sleeping space purely for comfort or companionship, without any sexual involvement. Often used in the context of modern, casual relationships.
彼女はただの添い寝フレンドで、恋愛感情はない。
She's just a platonic sleep friend; there are no romantic feelings.
添い寝フレンドが欲しいけど、誤解されそうで怖い。
I want a cuddle buddy, but I'm afraid of being misunderstood.