１、在日本，不要送４朵花，因为日文中“４”的读音与“死’相同，“６”和“９”音与“无赖”、“劳苦”相近。探望病人用的花，切勿送仙客来或其它带根的花，因为日文的“根”发音与“困”相近，使人联想起一病不起。在日本的一些地方的民俗中，荷花是不受欢迎的花，应避免 1, Do not send 4 flowers in Japan because the pronunciation of “4” in Japanese is the same as “Death,” and the sounds of “6” and “9” are similar to “rogue” and “labors.” Do not send cyclamen or other rooted flowers because Japanese “root” sounds similar to “sleepy”, reminiscent of a sickness. In some parts of Japan, the lotus is an unwelcome flower , Should be avoided