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one hagsir's (i.e. my) interpretation - feel free to discuss and debate

>Faux-Hag
not actually a mature woman and usually in alleged mid-20s but often thrust into motherly, nurturing roles. considered mature when compared to others in peer group. comparable to the big sister type, but with a more overtly mature feeling. in other cases, it might simply be that the given context in a scenario has defined them as such for whatever reason. a greater degree of suspension of disbelief sometimes required to accept the presented role
e.g. Nao Jinguji, Mina Kitano, etc

>Quasi-Hag
typically in the allegedly early 30s range and, while still somewhat youthful in appearance, does not look out of place fulfilling more mature roles given the convincing hag energy even at this stage. earlier standards of giving the impression of being more mature than those of a similar age can still be relevant here
-- e.g. Yuu Shinoda, Kana Morisawa, Aya Ueha, An Komatsu, etc

>Pseudo-Hag
secretly on the older side but does not exude much hag energy. still youthful good looks usually belie actual age. not usually associated with mature roles even if age is an open secret. in some cases, may also be a result of habitual (over)compensatory youthful behaviour to deliberately further obscure any sense of maturity. uncommon
-- e.g. Julia, Iroha Natsume, Saki Okuda, etc

>Semi
the ripening process is undeniably underway and certainly discernible but not nearly to the extent where her ripeness is the most obvious or immediately distinguishing feature. typically/allegedly late 30s to early or maybe even mid 40s.
-- e.g. Kana Mito, Hijiri Maihara, Ryo Ayumi, Ririko Kinoshita, Yuu Kawakami, Marina Shiraishi, Tsubaki Katou, etc

>Classic
a very representative and unambiguously older woman but at the same time still unambiguously beautiful; an idealised version/interpretation of the mature woman archetype
-- Maki Hojo, Mariko Sata, Momoko Isshiki, Yumi Kazama, etc

>True
the ripening process has now led to more obviously waning looks but this does not necessarily mean ugly. a less idealised and more realistic representation of the older woman archetype, and especially applicable to real life. typically begins around the allegedly 50 mark, where not even east asian genes, a careful diet, rigorous exercise regimen, flattering make-up, perfect lighting, and clever editing can stave off the menopause
-- Hitomi Enjo, Honoka Nakayama

>Ultimate
the absolute limit of human possibility, literally. this is the pinnacle of an old woman, the final phase. it can't get any riper than this
-- e.g. Link's grandma

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when a hag is between categories and/or displays traits from a number of designations, that's when compound labels come into play like Semi-Classic (Reiko Kobayakawa), Quasi-Pseudo, etc

>>42453652
I really like your definition, I will try to adapt it into my future studies if you don't mind