culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, martial arts techniques such as punching are appreciated for self-defense and skill, but are not encouraged for use in social situations.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 knockout Japan In martial arts, a knockout may be seen as a dishonorable display of excessive force, and winning based on points or technique is often preferred. 1
2 punch Japan Rarely used in social events, considered aggressive and impolite 1
3 punching Japan Punching is often associated with martial arts and self-defense, and is considered a skillful technique to be used in appropriate contexts. 1
4 punching Japan Punching is a common technique in martial arts and is practiced as a form of self-defense or in competitive sports like karate and kung fu. 1