How Japanese women divide male friends into 6 categories: from “for simple hugs” to swimming together (3 photos)

Japanese women have been accustomed for many years to using a fairly wide range of terms to classify their male friends.





For example, in the 90s, if a woman wanted to go somewhere to unwind, she would contact her assii-kun, so named because he is a male friend who has a car and transports his girlfriend for free.

If a Japanese woman wanted a snack, she would call her messi-kun (“food guy”) to bring her something to eat at home.

However, just like dating and simple friendships and relationships, language has evolved, and Japanese women now have a new set of terms to describe the men in their lives.

Strange classifications



Today, Japanese women use certain terms to describe six different types of "male friends" they have - in situations where they are more than just friends but not seriously dating - characterized by the level of intimacy they can have with them.

These six categories of men are:



1. Hafure

This term is used to refer to men that a girl can cuddle with, which may seem a little strange to the rest of the world, but in Japan, cuddling is generally not common, even among fairly close friends.

2. Sofur

This term is used to refer to men with whom a girl can be friends and sleep in the same room or even in the same bed without sexual intercourse and without the guilt that can arise after committing an act that could potentially destroy a good friendship once and for all.

3. Kamofure

This term is used to refer to "camouflage" male friends with whom a girl can pretend to be dating, but their relationship never goes beyond just friendship. The advantages of this type of relationship include the fact that the girl can go on free dates that are not officially considered dates, and even hold hands, hug or kiss. However, such relationships often confuse many men.

4. Sanfur

This term is used to refer to men who can be used as a punching bag - mentally, not physically. This is great for women who want someone to listen to them while they take all their stress out on them, but many say this is the worst category for men as they give everything and get nothing in return.

5. Ofure

This term is used to refer to a man with whom a woman can confidently go to a bathhouse, hot springs, or even take a regular bath. But what's even crazier is that one in five women surveyed have a male "ofure" friend with whom they usually take a bath, without any inappropriate activities. Crazy, isn't it?

6. Sefure

If we literally translate this word, then it is “a friend for sex” with all the advantages and disadvantages. A Japanese woman will not date such a guy, but she will not refuse to spend the night with him and will even agree to do this periodically, but at the same time be in a relationship or marriage with another man.