japan

• Nom désignant un vernis noir, dur et brillant, ou un travail de laque imitant le style japonais, ainsi que les objets ainsi laqués.

A noun referring to a type of glossy, durable black lacquer or lacquerware, originally from East Asia, finished in the Japanese style.

indénombrable

1. Japanese lacquerwareC1formalart

   A type of decorative lacquerware finished with a glossy, durable black lacquer in the traditional Japanese style.

   Laque japonaise

   • The museum displayed a beautiful collection of antique japan.
   • She collected fine japan from the Edo period.
   • The cabinet was decorated with intricate japan.

2. C1formalart

   A glossy, durable black lacquer finish originally developed in East Asia.

   Laque de Chine

   • The furniture was coated in a rich japan finish.
   • He restored the old box using traditional japan techniques.
   • The japan on the tray had a deep, mirror-like shine.

   Synonymesenamellacquervarnish

• Recouvrir ou décorer d'un vernis noir, généralement dans un style associé à l'artisanat japonais.

A verb meaning to coat or decorate with a black lacquer, typically in a style associated with Japanese craftsmanship.

1. To lacquerC1formalart

   To coat or finish something with a hard, glossy lacquer, traditionally in the Japanese style.

   laquer (à la japonaise)

   • The artisan japaned the wooden box to give it a beautiful, durable finish.
   • They japaned the furniture to protect it from moisture.
   • The antique tray was carefully japaned using traditional techniques.

   Synonymesenamellacquershellacvarnish