concept   hanger
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, the use of hangers is influenced by cultural practices and superstitions, especially when dealing with wet laundry.
14 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 coat hanger Japan Less common due to limited use of heavy winter coats and preference for folding clothing 1
2 coat hanger Japan Also used to hang and dry food items such as dried fish or tofu 1
3 coat hanger Japan Less commonly used, as traditional clothing like kimonos and hanboks are often folded and stored in drawers. 1
4 coat hanger Japan Less common household item compared to using hooks or hangers for traditional clothing like kimonos or hanboks 1
5 coat hanger Japan Often used for air-drying laundry rather than hanging coats. 1
6 hang Japan Hanging laundry outside to dry is a common practice, especially in urban areas. 1
7 hang up Japan It is polite to quickly end a phone call without prolonged goodbyes 1
8 hang up Japan In these countries, 'hang up' can also refer to the act of folding and putting away clothes or other items to keep them organized. 1
9 hanger Japan Often used specifically for hanging kimono or yukata, and may be made of wood or have a more delicate design. 1
10 hanger Japan Not commonly used as closets are less common and clothes are often folded or hung on hooks 1
11 hanger Japan Considered improper to use hangers for hanging wet laundry due to superstitions about death 1
12 hanger Japan Considered a symbol of bad luck as it sounds similar to the word for 'suffering' in Japanese and 'curse' in Korean 1
13 hanger Japan It is common to use padded hangers to protect delicate fabrics and garments. 1
14 hanging Japan Hanging laundry to dry in the sun is a common sight in residential areas, especially in rural and suburban areas. 1