Translated from the Japanese word, 「援助交際 」or "Enjo-kōsai." Compensated Dating is a term used to describe young women going on dates with older men in exchange for money or gifts. These dates often end in sexual activities. It is a form of prostitution, however most women who participate in Enjo-kōsai do not view themselves as prostitutes.
Although this term originated in
Japan, compensated dating has spread to other East
Asian countries and has even stretched to the
USA under the phrases sugar daddy and sugar
baby.
See enjo kosai.