| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | shimenawa | Japan | Shimenawa is a sacred rope used in Shinto tradition to mark and purify sacred spaces in Japanese culture. | 7 |
| 2 | shimenawa | Western countries | Shimenawa is rare in Western countries and not a part of traditional Western culture or decoration. | 5 |
| 3 | shimenawa | Shintoism in Japan | Shimenawa is a braided straw rope used in Shintoism in Japan to cordon off or mark sacred areas or objects. | 1 |