concept   earphone
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, earphones are often used in public spaces with low volume to respect others.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 ear Japan It is considered rude or unclean to stick anything into the ear, including cotton swabs. 1
2 ear Japan It is considered impolite to insert anything into the ear canal, including using cotton swabs for cleaning. 1
3 ear plug Japan Mainly used for hygiene and to prevent ear infection while bathing or swimming 1
4 ear plug Japan Often used by people to avoid disturbing others with their own noise, especially in shared living spaces 1
5 ear plug Japan Commonly used to prevent disturbing others by reducing noise from the wearer 1
6 ear protection Japan Frequently worn at music concerts and festivals to protect hearing from loud sound levels 1
7 eardrum Japan Covering your ears for long periods of time can damage the eardrums. 1
8 earphone Japan Often used in public places like trains or buses to listen to audio content without disturbing others. 1
9 earphone Japan Often used in public places to avoid disturbing others with sound 1
10 earphone Japan Often used for privacy in public spaces, such as offices or public transportation 1
11 earphone Japan Often used for private music listening and considered rude to use in public spaces, as it may disrupt the quiet environment. 1
12 earphone Japan Often worn in public places like trains or buses with the volume kept low to avoid disturbing others. 1
13 external ear Japan It is considered rude to point directly at someone's external ear during a conversation. 1
14 external ear Japan In some traditional settings, excessive exposure or display of the external ear is considered impolite and disrespectful. 1
15 human ear Japan Cleaning the ears in public is considered impolite and is typically done in private. 1
16 human ear Japan Ear-piercing is less common and not seen as a fashion statement 1
17 inner ear Japan Considered as a center of spiritual energy and balance, associated with traditional medicine and acupuncture 1
18 middle ear Japan Middle ear infections are less common and may be less of a concern due to different dietary and lifestyle factors. 1
19 middle ear Japan Middle ear health is an important consideration for maintaining balance and preventing dizziness, particularly as people age. 1