Futahaba and Chuhaba were used at congratulations and condolences such as wedding presents and Chugen (Bon gifts), Nishihaba for shopping and Yohaba for moving and homecoming visits.
二幅や中幅は、結婚祝いやお中元などの慶弔の際に、二四幅は買い物に、四幅は引越し・帰省に使われていた。