concept   fingernail
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, short, neatly trimmed fingernails are viewed as hygienic and professional, while long nails on men are seen as unclean.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 fingernail Japan Short, neatly trimmed fingernails are considered hygienic and professional, and brightly colored nail polish is often avoided in formal settings. 1
2 fingernail Japan Long fingernails on males are often considered unclean and inappropriate in Japan and Korea. 1
3 fingernail Japan Longer fingernails on men may be associated with a lack of manual labor and a higher social status. 1
4 thumb Japan Thumbs-up gesture is considered rude or offensive 1
5 thumb Japan Thumbs up gesture signifies money 1