Hikikomori refers to an extreme version of social withdrawal that is especially prevalent in Japan and affects hundreds of thousands of young men. The term refers to the person as well as the phenomenon.
literally means ‘pulling away,' Hikikomori (引きこもり, shut-in) is a diagnosed mental disorder in Japan. While every country has its share of people who hide away from the outside world and its social obligations, it’s extremely common in Japan, a country whose people are known for their shyness.
