japan — meaning in English

English meaning

• Japan name An island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.

Senses

japan is used for these senses in English:

• Japan A country and archipelago of East Asia. Capital and largest city: Tokyo.
• japan (transitive) To varnish with japan.

Japan — full definition

1. name An island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.
2. noun A hard, glossy black lacquer or varnish, or an item finished with it.
3. verb To coat something with this hard black lacquer.