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Definition of "japan" []

  • A black enamel or lacquer used to produce a durable glossy finish. (noun)
  • An object decorated with this substance. (noun)
  • To decorate with a black enamel or lacquer. (verb-transitive)
  • To coat with a glossy finish. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "japan" in a sentence
  • "The Idea of dropping the PS3 in japan is a marketing ploy in a bone dry market."
  • "First of all This style in japan is called bozo zuko style."
  • "He thinks that talking big in japan and Asia, he can get back his credibility."