"The concept of 'shame'... beginning to read 'The Chrysanthemum and the Sword'...”

It is fundamentally rooted in the importance of individuals conforming to social norms and standards, and appropriately fulfilling their roles as members of the group. In this culture, an individual's actions are considered to impact the harmony and honor of the group, with social approval and evaluation deeply intertwined with self-perception. Feeling shame reflects a response to actions that deviate from social expectations, mirroring an individual's awareness of their status and relationships within the group.