typenhaku
Typenhaku is a term that has emerged in certain online communities, particularly those focused on personality typing systems such as the Enneagram or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). It is a portmanteau, combining "type" and the Japanese word "haku," which can translate to "white" or "purification." In the context of personality typing, typenhaku refers to a perceived state of purity or idealization associated with a particular personality type.
Individuals who identify with or are interested in typenhaku may believe that their specific personality type