The small beard under the nose of the Japanese seems to be their typical symbol, because Hitler also had such a sanitary beard, so for many netizens, this pinch of hair is a symbol of fascism. This moustache is called hygienic beard by the Japanese, and in the beginning it was necessary to shave the beard like this in order to wear a gas mask without hindering the sealing.
Westerners and Asians are different in that they generally have a more lush beard, and tending to it is a more troublesome thing. For example, the beards of Engels and Marx will definitely be stained with a lot of rice grains and meals when eating, and men who pay attention to hygiene must spend time to take care of it every day. During World War I, Hitler was gassed by the British. In fact, Hitler had a gas mask on his hand at that time, but he had a Prussian beard that was very popular at that time, which affected the sealing of the gas mask. After surviving, he deeply felt the inconvenience of the long beard in the war, so Hitler shaved off both sides of the beard, leaving a small whisker in the middle that would not hinder the gas mask.
Another famous figure who played a crucial role in the promotion of sanitary beards was Chaplin. Chaplin's image in the film and television drama, in addition to the most classic small round hat, suit and crutches, there is also this very classic sanitary beard. Chaplin's theatrical achievements were prominent, and his style also attracted the imitation of countless admirers at that time. Therefore, in addition to soldiers, there are people from all walks of life who keep sanitary beards, and this is the trend.
Whether in China, in Japan, or in the West, bearding is a basic symbol of a man. For Japanese people, life is precious, and beards are also very important. The Japanese felt that the beard was a very important part of a man's body, it grew slowly, and it was difficult to shave clean, so for a time, the samurai highly respected the majestic beard, believing that it was a symbol of a mature man who held power. The trend of beards was not banned until the fourth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, indicating that the aesthetics of the Japanese people at that time had undergone a subtle change.
In some ways, this has something in common with the spirit of Bushido they pursue, so the Japanese cherish beard. Keeping a sanitary beard is the most such way to bag gas masks and retain beards. The Japanese call this beard a hygienic beard because it is easier to manage and does not get stained with rice oil or fall into the soup when eating. Because this beard looks a bit like a board brush, it is also called a board brush beard by some Japanese.
During World War II, this beard was almost worn by both Japanese and Germans. Needless to say, the Japanese, after the Meiji Restoration, learned all about Western culture for a while. Japanese people are not allowed to wear traditional kimonos, nor are they allowed to leave traditional hair ornaments for men and women. At that time, the main object of study of the Japanese was Germany, and naturally the hygiene hu was fully learned, and it was very popular in the military.
In the Japanese army, where the system was refined to the point of outrageous, there was no clear rule on bearding, and although sanitary beards were very popular, not every Japanese soldier would keep sanitary beards. Some Japanese soldiers carry razors with them and often shave their beards. Therefore, the sanitary beard was not a unique image feature of Japanese soldiers, but also a practical and popular beard shape at that time. However, because Chinese hated the Japanese too much, he transferred this hatred to The Sanitary Beard. At present, many of China's anti-Japanese film and television works will design Japanese soldiers to keep the image of sanitary beards, which is not only ugly but also very disgusting in the eyes of modern people. Sanitary beard has become a symbol of ridicule, irony, and stupidity.