japanner

Meanings

• noun

  A person who decorates or coats objects, especially wood, with a lacquer made from the sap of the Japanese urushi tree.

  - "The japanner applied a thick coat of lacquer to the antique chest."
  - "Japanning was a popular craft during the 18th and 19th centuries."

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Variants

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japan , japanned , japanner , japanners , japanning , japans

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Etymology

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Derived from the Japanese word 'urushi,' which refers to the lacquer sap.

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Trivia

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1. Japanning was a popular craft during the Edo period in Japan.

2. Urushi lacquer is known for its durability and rich, glossy finish.

3. Japanning was used to decorate various objects, including furniture, boxes, and decorative arts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urushi lacquer: A type of lacquer made from the sap of the Japanese urushi tree. It is known for its durability and rich, glossy finish.

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Culture

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Japanning was a traditional Japanese craft that involved coating objects with lacquer made from the sap of the urushi tree. This craft was popular during the Edo period (1603-1868) and was used to decorate various objects, including furniture, boxes, and decorative arts.

How to Memorize "japanner"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person applying a thick, glossy coating of lacquer to an object using a brush.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'japanner' with the image of a traditional Japanese craftsperson decorating objects with lacquer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'japanner' is a person who 'japs' or decorates objects with 'an' (urushi) lacquer.

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