Japanese word for describing socially withdrawn people (usually Japanese), who rarely leave their house or even bedroom. The official definition is someone who engages in this activity for at least six months. 

Anime characters that are examples include [[Satou Tatsuhiro]] from [[NHK ni Youkoso!]] and [[Sakurada Jun]] from [[Rozen Maiden]].

A related problem is that of [[NEET|NEETs]], who often become hikikomori as well. However, it is important when tagging to note that NEET and hikikomori are distinct, if related concepts.

For the [[Youkai Watch]] character, see [[Hikikoumori]].

h4. See also

* [[NEET]]
* [[otaku]]
* [b]yaoi or yuri fans[/b]
** [[fujoshi]]
** [[fudanshi]]
** [[himejoshi]]
** [[himedanshi]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Hikikomori":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikikomori
引きこもり ひきこもり 家里蹲 蛰居族