japan
ja-pan
noun
A hard, glossy, black varnish, or objects coated with this decorative finish.
"The antique box was made of japan."
noun
An East Asian island nation, known for its unique culture and advanced technology.
"She visited Japan last summer."
verb
To coat an object with a hard, glossy, black lacquer.
"They will japan the metal tray."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: Japanese Islands, Japanese Archipelago, Nihon, Nippon