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.