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JAPANNING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Japanning.

Japanning - as a noun

Lacquerware decorated and varnished in the japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer

A string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of asia extending 1,300 miles between the sea of japan and the western pacific ocean

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
japanese archipelagojapanese islands

Lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient

A constitutional monarchy occupying the japanese archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nihonnippon

Japanning - as a verb

Coat with a lacquer, as done in japan

Example Sentences

"The japanning on the antique cabinet was still in excellent condition."
"She admired the intricate japanning on the old Chinese vase."
"The craftsmen used a specialized technique to create the stunning japanning on the jewelry box."
"The art of japanning originated in the 17th century as a way to imitate costly Asian lacquerware."
"The skilled artisan spent hours meticulously japanning the small tin trinket."
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Word Game Points

Is JAPANNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, japanning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JAPANNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is JAPANNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, japanning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JAPANNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is JAPANNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, japanning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JAPANNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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