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.
Friend A: You're doing compensated
dating? Isn't that really horrible and
shady?!
Friend B: What does it matter? These older
men are giving me a shit ton of money.