concept   match
culture   Japan
statement   Matches are frequently used in religious ceremonies and traditional rituals in Japan for lighting.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 light match Japan Used in religious ceremonies and traditional practices, such as lighting incense 1
2 light match Japan Often used in traditional ceremonies and rituals, such as lighting candles in shrines or temples 1
3 lighting match Japan Used in traditional ceremonies and rituals, and considered a symbol of purification and illumination 1
4 lighting match Japan Used in religious rituals and ceremonies 1
5 matches Japan Used in traditional ceremonies and rituals 1
6 strike match Japan In Japan and East Asia, striking a match may be associated with traditional activities such as lighting incense during religious ceremonies or cultural events. 1
7 strike match Japan Also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals, such as tea ceremonies or lighting incense 1
8 strike match Japan Often used to light incense at religious ceremonies or for meditation purposes. 1
9 strike match Japan Used in traditional ceremonies and religious rituals 1
10 striking match Japan In some cultures, striking a match is associated with funerals and is considered taboo or bad luck. 1
11 striking match Japan Used in religious or ceremonial contexts as a symbol of igniting positive energy 1
12 test match Japan Unfamiliar with the concept of test matches as cricket is not a popular sport in these countries 1