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Parasite single

Parasite single is a Japanese term for a single person who lives with their parents until their late twenties or early thirties in order to enjoy a carefree and comfortable life. In English, the expression “sponge” or “basement dweller” may sometimes be used.

The expression is mainly used in reference to Japanese society, but similar phenomena can also be found in other countries worldwide. In Italy, 30-something singles still relying on their mothers are joked about, being called Bamboccioni (literally: grown-up babies).

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    why I hate telling people I still live...what if your the main bread winner? What
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  7. ababyforpree said: In this manga I read, the term “freeter” is also used.
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    i hope i don’t fall into this category…although time...ticking. marc out.
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