concept   number
culture   Japanese
statement   In Japanese culture, the numbers three and four carry symbolic meanings, with three representing luck and four representing superstitions or bad luck.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 four Japan Considered an unlucky number, associated with death and misfortune 1
2 fourth Japan The number four is considered unlucky in Chinese and Japanese cultures, so the concept of 'fourth' may be associated with superstitions or avoided. 1
3 three Japan Considered a lucky number associated with prosperity and harmony (e.g. three stages of life: birth, marriage, and death). 1