japan

Etymology
From, due to this varnishing process being an imitation of East Asian processes. Sense “to ordain” in reference to the black clothes worn by the clergy.

Noun

 * 1) A hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt.
 * 2) Lacquerware.
 * 1) Lacquerware.
 * 1) Lacquerware.

Verb

 * 1)  To varnish with japan.
 * 2)  To ordain.
 * 1)  To ordain.

Translations

 * Dutch: japan
 * French:
 * Irish: seapán
 * Javanese: jepang
 * Ottoman Turkish: ruğan vurmaq
 * Swedish:

Noun

 * 1) A person from Japan.