concept   stepbrother
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, traditional family structures and cultural emphasis on biological relationships may hinder full acceptance of stepbrothers.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 ramp Japan May not be as commonly used and may not have the same level of awareness for wheelchair accessibility 1
2 step Japan In Japan and Korea, it is customary to remove your shoes before stepping onto tatami mats or entering someone's home as a sign of respect. 1
3 step Japan In East Asian cultures, it's considered impolite to step on the threshold of a home and shoes are taken off before stepping inside. 1
4 stepbrother Japan May be less common due to cultural emphasis on traditional family structures 1
5 stepbrother Japan Often regarded as family and treated similarly to biological siblings 1
6 stepbrother Japan May not always be fully accepted or treated the same as a biological brother 1
7 stepladder Japan Often used in traditional tea ceremonies for reaching utensils placed in high cabinets 1
8 stepladder Japan Less commonly used due to traditional housing with low ceilings and floor seating 1
9 stepladder Japan Less common due to traditional living spaces with lower ceilings and minimal need for home repairs 1
10 stepladder Japan Less commonly used due to traditional preference for using stools or platforms 1
11 stepladder Japan Considered disrespectful to step on, as it may be seen as disrespectful to the space or the ancestors. 1