concept   ladder
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, ladders are associated with bad luck and limited household use due to homophones with words for 'death' and limited space.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 corporate ladder Japan Respect for hierarchy is important, and individuals are expected to navigate the corporate ladder with respect for seniority and authority. 1
2 ladder Japan Associated with bad luck as it sounds similar to the word for 'to die' in Japanese and Korean. 1
3 ladder Japan Uncommon household item due to limited space and traditional architecture; more commonly associated with use in construction and industrial settings. 1
4 ladder Japan Associated with traditional rituals and ceremonies, used in religious and spiritual contexts 1
5 ladder Japan Associated with bad luck as the Japanese and Korean words for 'ladder' can also mean 'funeral' 1
6 ladder Japan Symbolizes bad luck as the word for 'ladder' is a homophone for the word 'death' in some dialects. 1
7 step ladder Japan Less commonly used in households due to smaller living spaces and cultural preference for using stools or standing on tiptoes. 1
8 step ladder Japan Less common due to smaller living spaces and more compact living environments 1
9 step ladder Japan Uncommon household item due to cultural preference for removing shoes indoors and using indoor slippers 1
10 step ladder Japan Less commonly used due to traditionally lower ceiling heights and more compact living spaces 1