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 japan japan /dʒəˈpæn/

noun

  1. Lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient  ( japan )
    lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient
     The antique box had a rich japan finish, making it look both elegant and mysterious.
    The antique box had a rich japan finish, making it look both elegant and mysterious.
  2. Lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer  ( japan )
    lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer

verb

  1. (handicraft) coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan  ( japan )
    (handicraft) coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan

 Japan

    noun

    1. () A string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean  ( Japanese Archipelago , Japanese Islands , Japan )
      a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
       Japan is a country of contrasts, with bustling cities, tranquil gardens, and ancient temples
      Japan is a country of contrasts, with bustling cities, tranquil gardens, and ancient temples
    2. () A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building  ( Nihon , Nippon , Japan )
      a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building
       Japan is renowned for its technological advancements and rich history.
      Japan is renowned for its technological advancements and rich history.