concept   finger gestures
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, finger gestures and pointing etiquette reflect politeness and respect.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 counting fingers Japan Considered impolite to point or count with fingers in some situations 1
2 finger inner surface Japan The finger inner surface is often used for personal seals and stamping to authenticate documents and agreements. 1
3 finger inner surface Japan Considered impolite to show the inner surface of the fingers when pointing or gesturing, as it is seen as disrespectful. 1
4 finger to Japan Pointing with finger to indicate direction or object is considered impolite, and people often use an open hand or nod instead. 1
5 finger to Japan Using your finger to point at something or someone is considered more acceptable and widely used for communication. 1
6 finger to Japan Pointing with the index finger is considered rude, so it's more polite to point using the whole hand or by using the thumb. 1
7 fingers Japan Indicates numbers 1 to 10 in some situations 1
8 fingertip Japan Used for applying vermillion as part of religious rituals 1
9 human finger Japan Significant importance in traditional hand gestures and symbolic meanings 1
10 human hand Japan Bowing is a common form of greeting 1
11 human hand Japan Considered impolite to point directly at someone or something using the hand. 1
12 middle finger Japan Raising the middle finger is not commonly recognized as an offensive gesture and may not have the same rude connotation as in Western countries. 1
13 middle finger Japan Extending the middle finger is not a commonly understood or used rude gesture. 1
14 side of index finger Japan Pointing at people or objects using the side of the index finger is considered rude or impolite. 1