Japanese squatting is not a special meaning, but a common habit of Japanese. In Japan, people squat in many places, such as public toilets, shopping centers, cafes and other places. People can squat to rest or wait. For the Japanese, squatting can relax the body, save physical strength and avoid muscle fatigue caused by standing for a long time.

In addition to squatting in public, the Japanese also have a special squatting posture-harmonious squatting. This is a traditional Japanese sitting posture, also known as the main seat, which is mainly used for tatami rooms in traditional Japanese buildings and is also a part of Japanese seating culture. When squatting harmoniously, people should roll up their legs, stick the soles of their feet on the roots of their thighs, stand up straight and put their hands on their knees. Although this posture is difficult for foreigners, it is a natural habit for Japanese.

There is another purpose of Japanese squatting, and that is to show respect. On some occasions, such as sacrifices or business activities, the Japanese will kneel on the ground and hold out their chests to pay tribute to visitors or gods. This action is called "kneeling" and is also widely used in Japanese martial arts, such as incense and judo. In Japanese culture, squatting to show respect for others has become a tradition and is also regarded as a virtue.