japan

noun2

1. •
   A hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt.
2. •
   Lacquerware.

verb2

1. •
   To varnish (something) with japan.

   • He fastens his plates by fine srews in any waving or curving lines, and then japans them in all the most varied and beautiful shades. — 1847
2. •
   (slang, no longer used) To ordain (someone).

noun2

1. •
   A country in East Asia. Capital and largest city: Tokyo.

   • Nolan: You do know Japan have expressed concern? Douglas: What, the whole country? Nolan: No, not the whole... Mr Yamamoto. Douglas: He's important, isn't he? Nolan: He's the major shareholder. — 2008
2. •
   An archipelago of East Asia; in full, Japanese archipelago.