Japan (noun)
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."
Japan (noun)
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."
Japan (verb)
definition:
to coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan
example:
"To do something unique, we japanned the kitchen cabinets and they looked great."
