japanning

Meanings

• noun

  The art of coating objects with lacquer and decorating them with intricate designs.

  - "She collected several antique Japanese objects, all beautifully japanned."
  - "The vase was japanned in the traditional style, with intricate gold designs."

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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 'nashiura-nuri', meaning 'lacquer painting'.

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Trivia

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1. Japanning was often used to imitate the look of expensive materials, such as gold or silver.

2. The intricate designs used in japanning were often inspired by nature, including flowers, birds, and dragons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lacquerware: A type of decorative art that involves coating objects with a lacquer made from the sap of the lacquer tree.

2. Edo period: A period in Japanese history (1603-1868) known for its peace and prosperity, during which the arts flourished.

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Culture

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Japanning was a popular art form in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). It was used to decorate various objects, including furniture, boxes, and vases. Japanning was also exported to Europe, where it influenced the development of European lacquerware.

How to Memorize "japanning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of applying lacquer to an object and decorating it with intricate designs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'japanning' with the image of a beautifully decorated Japanese vase or box.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Japanese Art: Jewels Are Nice, Paintings Are Neat' to remember the meaning of 'japanning'.

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