concept   friend
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, friendships focus on group harmony, loyalty, and maintaining respectful distance with honorifics.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 friend Japan Friends may address each other using honorifics, even in informal settings. 1
2 friend Japan Friends may show support through actions rather than words, and there may be an emphasis on maintaining harmony and avoiding conflict in the relationship. 1
3 friend Japan Friendships are often based on group harmony, loyalty, and shared activities within a social circle. 1
4 friend Japan Maintaining a respectful distance and bowing when greeting friends is common. 1