japan
definition: lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from Japan
example: I re-finished the cupboard with some handsome japan, to really bring out the wood grain.
speech part: noun
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definition: any lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer
example: My grandparents had a beautiful collection of japan in their living room.
speech part: noun
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definition: to coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan
example: To do something unique, we japanned the kitchen cabinets and they looked great.
speech part: verb
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