Japan (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Japan is known for its unique blend of traditional and modern culture.
- In recent years, Japan has become a world leader in the production of high-tech electronics.
- The country of Japan is comprised of over 6,800 islands, with the four largest being Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
- Japan's automobile manufacturing industry is one of the largest and most successful in the world.
- The city of Tokyo, located in Japan, is a major hub for international business and finance.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Related Words
Meaning 4
Lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.