japanning

Questions

What does japanning mean?

A European technique of creating lacquerware in imitation of the traditional Japanese style.

Where does japanning come from?

From japan + -ing.

How to pronounce japanning

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “japanning”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “japanning”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “japanning” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.