<P> Taijin kyofusho ( 対人 恐怖 症 taijin kyōfushō , TKS , for taijin kyofusho symptoms ) is a Japanese culture - specific syndrome . The term taijin kyofusho translates into the disorder ( sho ) of fear ( kyofu ) of interpersonal relations ( taijin ) . Those who have taijin kyofusho are likely to be extremely embarrassed about themselves or fearful of displeasing others when it comes to the functions of their bodies or their appearances . These bodily functions and appearances include their faces , odor , actions , or even looks . They do not want to embarrass other people with their presence . This culture - bound syndrome is a social phobia based on fear and anxiety . </P>
<P> Taijin kyofusho ( 対人 恐怖 症 taijin kyōfushō , TKS , for taijin kyofusho symptoms ) is a Japanese culture - specific syndrome . The term taijin kyofusho translates into the disorder ( sho ) of fear ( kyofu ) of interpersonal relations ( taijin ) . Those who have taijin kyofusho are likely to be extremely embarrassed about themselves or fearful of displeasing others when it comes to the functions of their bodies or their appearances . These bodily functions and appearances include their faces , odor , actions , or even looks . They do not want to embarrass other people with their presence . This culture - bound syndrome is a social phobia based on fear and anxiety . </P>
in japan the anxiety syndrome termed taijin kyofusho involves a fear of
in japan the anxiety syndrome termed taijin kyofusho involves a fear of
interpersonal relations
interpersonal relations