japan

/d‌ʒəpˈæn/

/dʒəˈpæn/

Japan

a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands

a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building

synonyms : Nihon

lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient

lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer

to japan

MAIN VERB

coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan

Examples

1. Japan is a country in Asia famous for its technology, anime, and cherry blossoms.

2. He paid a visit to Japan last year.

3. In Japan a European stands out like a sore thumb.

4. Asian countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are known for their advancements in technology.