JAPAN CURRENT
Japan current.
Defn: A branch of the equatorial current of the Pacific, washing the eastern coast of Formosa and thence flowing northeastward past Japan and merging into the easterly drift of the North Pacific; — called also Kuro-Siwo, or Black Stream, in allusion to the deep blue of its water. It is similar in may ways to the Gulf Stream.
JAPANESE
Jap`a*nese", a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to Japan, or its inhabitants.
JAPANESE
Jap`a*nese", n. sing. & pl.
1. A native or inhabitant of Japan; collectively, the people of Japan.
2. sing.
Defn: The language of the people of Japan.
JAPANNED
Ja*panned", a.
Defn: Treated, or coated, with varnish in the Japanese manner. Japanned leather,leather treated with coatings of Japan varnish, and dried in a stove. Knight.