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japan

[juh-pan] / dʒəˈpæn /




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Shame on anyone who shall try to shame them for that and deny them basic rights. tpng813 Just like how japan denies its massive massacres across china.

From Time • Aug. 13, 2013

In fact, as you can see for yourselves, the English japan looks almost like gas tar beside the American.

From Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures by Various

The figures are all in their proper colours, of a style not unlike those of japan ware, having no pretence to symmetry or proportion. 

From Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations by Madders, S. S.

The walls, highly painted and glittering with japan, were hung with Chinese pictures in gilded and japanned frames.

From The War Tiger Or, Adventures and Wonderful Fortunes of the Young Sea Chief and His Lad Chow: A Tale of the Conquest of China by Dalton, William

In fact, the rubbing process constitutes a fine oil-finish, and requires a hard gum, whether it be of japan, varnish, or shellac.

From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard