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Antonyms for japan

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : juh-pan
Phonetic Transcription : dʒəˈpæn

Definition of japan

Origin :
  • 1570s, via Portuguese Japao, Dutch Japan, acquired in Malacca from Malay Japang, from Chinese jih pun "sunrise" (equivalent of Japanese Nippon), from jih "sun" + pun "origin." Earliest form in Europe was Marco Polo's Chipangu. Cultural contact led to japaning "coat with lacquer or varnish" (1680s), japonaiserie (1896, from French), etc.
  • As in enamel : noun paint, often shiny
  • As in varnish : verb add a layer to; embellish
Example sentences :
  • The daily proceedings of Congress at Washington are discussed in Japan.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • She is going straight to the coast where they catch steamer for Japan.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Tenderfoot » by Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
  • We must now consider the traces left by mother-descent in Japan and China.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • Japan may be said to be already thoroughly familiar with the European system.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • Baron Kato's speech was delivered after Japan had declared war.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • Japan's declaration of war against Germany was dated August 23, 1914.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • We know that we cannot yet settle with Japan for years to come.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • In Japan the laws are similar, but in spite of this divorce is rare in China and Japan.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • Or that the least insect in Japan has a name twice the length of its body?
  • Extract from : « Monday or Tuesday » by Virginia Woolf
  • They do not wear socks nor stockings, for it is not very cold in Japan.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 13, 1880 » by Various

Synonyms for japan

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