taijin kyofusho

taijin kyofusho

a phobia, similar to social phobia and unique to Japan, that is characterized by an intense fear that one’s body parts, bodily functions, or facial expressions are embarrassing or offensive to others (e.g., in appearance, odor, or movement).

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