japan

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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, 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

Dissolve asphaltum in naphtha until it is as thin as water and makes a yellowish stain; or to equal parts of asphaltum, varnish, and gold size japan, add enough turpentine to thin to proper consistency.

From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William

He's had it all these seven years, locked up in that black japan cabinet with the gold figures—" "I know.

From The Mandarin's Fan by Hume, Fergus

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