ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Enjo kōsai

Enjo kōsai is a Japanese term that means "compensated dating". So, it's like when a boy or girl goes on a date with someone, but they get paid for it. Just like when your mom or dad goes to work, and they get paid for doing a job.

But, this kind of dating is not just hanging out and having fun. Sometimes, older men or women pay the boys or girls to go out with them and do things like go to expensive restaurants or go shopping. They may even want to have a special kind of relationship with the young person.

Enjo kōsai is not a good thing because it can be dangerous for the boy or girl. They may not know the person very well, and they might get hurt or taken advantage of. It's important for young people to only go on dates with people they know and trust, and never to accept money or gifts from strangers.