concept   paperclip
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, paperclips can represent unity and respect, but also potential harm and bad luck.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 paper clip Japan Considered a symbol of potential harm to oneself or others, and may be associated with self-harm 1
2 paperclip Japan Associated with good luck and a symbol of unity, often used in traditional ceremonies 1
3 paperclip Japan Considered a symbol of unity and solidarity due to its ability to connect and hold things together 1
4 paperclip Japan Considered disrespectful to use a paperclip to point at someone or something as it resembles a funeral offering 1
5 paperclips Japan Associated with bad luck and therefore avoided in office settings 1