# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | sad | Japan | Expressing sadness openly can be considered uncomfortable or burdensome for others, so people may tend to suppress their emotions and deal with sadness privately. | 1 |
2 | sad | Japan | It is more common to keep sadness private and not openly express emotions in public. | 1 |
3 | sadness | Japan | Expressing sadness openly is often considered as burdening others and is therefore generally kept private. | 1 |
4 | shame | Japan | Shame is a powerful social force that encourages adherence to societal norms and values. | 1 |