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minus-squareAnxious_Anarchist [they/them, any]hexbear12·1 month agoWhere I live almost every building skips any floors that have a '4' in them. link
minus-squareCthulhusIntern [he/him]hexbear10·1 month agoKinda like western buildings skipping the 13th floor? link
minus-squareGaveUp [she/her]hexagonhexbear5·1 month agoIt's because the pronunciation of 4 is similar to the pronunciation of death link
minus-squareGrouchyGrouse [he/him]hexbear4·1 month agoThat's the same reason for the death taboo about 4 in Japan link
4 = death
Where I live almost every building skips any floors that have a '4' in them.
Kinda like western buildings skipping the 13th floor?
Fascinating! Thanks for the answer
It's because the pronunciation of 4 is similar to the pronunciation of death
That's the same reason for the death taboo about 4 in Japan