japanned

past tense of japan

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Verb
  • The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Having a trusted circle that understands the challenges and wins of entrepreneurship keeps me grounded.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
  • Mid-heist, the remainder of the cast returns, rounded out by Morgan Freeman, who also grounded the original film.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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“Japanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japanned. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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