word
Japan
Juh-PAN
/dʒʌˈpæn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
japan
Dictionary meaning
Lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from Japan.
Examples
- I re-finished the cupboard with some handsome japan, to really bring out the wood grain.
- My grandparents had a beautiful collection of japan in their living room.
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