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Japanese superstitions : ウィキペディア英語版 | Japanese superstitions
Japanese superstitions are rooted in the culture and history of Japan and the Japanese people. A number of Japanese superstitions are meant to teach lessons or serve as practical advice. ==Overview== Some superstitions that are common in Japan have been imported from other cultures. The unluckiness of a black cat crossing one's path is one notable example. The Japanese also share superstitions with other Asian cultures, particularly the Chinese, with whom they share significant historical and cultural ties. The unluckiness of the number is one such example, as the Japanese word for "four" sounds like the word for "death". A significant portion of Japanese superstition is related to language. Numbers and objects which have names that are homophones for words such as "death" and "suffering" are typically considered unlucky. Other superstitions relate to the literal meanings of words. Another significant part of Japanese superstition has its roots in Japan's ancient pagan, animist culture and regards certain natural things as having ''kami''. Thus, many Japanese superstitions involve beliefs about animals and depictions of animals bringing about good or bad fortune.〔
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