English Words Starting With J

• japanese cedar

  nounLow
  /ˌʤæp.əˌniːz ˈsiː.dər/A tall evergreen coniferous tree (Cryptomeria japonica) native to Japan, valued for its durable, fragrant wood and ornamental use.
• japanese chin

  nounLow
  /ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz ˈtʃɪn/A small toy breed of dog originating from Japan, known for its distinctive flat face, large eyes, and silky coat.
• japanese clematis

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒæp.ə.ˈniːz ˈklem.ə.tɪs/A specific species of flowering vine (Clematis terniflora) native to East Asia, known for its small, star-shaped, fragrant white flowers.
• japanese flowering cherry

  nounLow
  /ˌdʒæp.əˌniːz ˈflaʊər.ɪŋ ˈtʃer.i/An ornamental tree, Prunus serrulata, native to Japan, renowned for its showy pink or white spring blossoms.
• japanese gelatin

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz ˈdʒel.ə.tɪn/A sweet, translucent jelly-like dessert made from the red seaweed Gelidium amansii, known for its firm texture and neutral flavor that readily absorbs other flavors.
• japanese holly

  nounLow
  /ˌdʒæp.əˌniːz ˈhɒl.i/An evergreen shrub, native to East Asia, with glossy, spiny leaves and small black berries.
• japanese honeysuckle

  nounB2
  /ˌdʒæp.əˌniːz ˈhʌn.iˌsʌk.əl/A fast-growing, woody, perennial vine native to East Asia, known for its fragrant, white-to-yellow flowers and often grown as an ornamental plant.
• japanese iris

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒæp.əˌniːz ˈaɪ.rɪs/A perennial flowering plant of the genus Iris, specifically Iris ensata, native to Japan, known for its large, showy flowers with broad falls and standards.
• japanese ivy

  nounLow
  /ˌdʒæp.əˌniːz ˈaɪ.vi/A common name for several Asian climbing plants, most notably Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), known for its adhesive tendrils and vibrant autumn foliage, often used to cover walls and fences.
• japanese knotweed

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌʤæp.ə.niːz ˈnɒt.wiːd/A tall, fast-growing, invasive perennial plant (Fallopia japonica) native to East Asia.
• japanese lacquer

  nounC2
  /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz ˈlækə(r)/A type of lacquerware that originated in Japan, typically made from the sap of the urushi tree, producing a hard, glossy, durable finish used on wood, metal, and other materials.
• japanese lantern

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz ˈlæn.tən/A decorative, collapsible lantern traditionally made of paper or silk stretched over a frame, with origins in Japan.
• japanese larch

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒæp.əˌniːz ˈlɑːtʃ/A deciduous coniferous tree (Larix kaempferi) native to Japan, known for its durable timber and attractive autumn colour.
• japanese laurel

  nounC2
  /ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz ˈlɒr.əl/An evergreen shrub (Aucuba japonica) native to East Asia, commonly cultivated for its glossy, leathery leaves and, in some varieties, bright red berries.
• japanese maple

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz ˈmeɪ.pl̩/A small, ornamental tree of the species Acer palmatum, native to Japan, Korea, and China, known for its delicate, often deeply lobed leaves that change to vibrant colors in autumn.
• japanese mink

  nounLow (Specialist/Very Specific)
  /ˌʤæp.əˈniːz mɪŋk/A term referring to either the fur from a mink species native to or farmed in Japan, or to the animal itself, sometimes used specifically for *Mustela itatsi*, the Japanese weasel (also called the Japanese marten in some contexts).
• japanese oyster

  nounLow
  /ˌʤæp.ə.niːz ˈɔɪ.stə/A species of Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, native to Japan and now cultivated worldwide.
• japanese pagoda tree

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒæp.əˌniːz pəˈɡəʊ.də ˌtriː/A specific tree species, Sophora japonica, originally from East Asia, known for its ornamental, pinnate leaves and fragrant white flowers.
• japanese paper

  nounC1-C2 (Low-Frequency Specialized Term)
  /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz ˈpeɪpə/A type of paper originating from Japan, traditionally made from plant fibres (often kozo, mitsumata, or gampi), known for its strength, thinness, and distinctive texture.
• japanese persimmon

  nounMedium-Rare
  /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz pəˈsɪmən/A deciduous fruit tree native to East Asia, or its orange-red edible fruit with a distinctive astringent taste when unripe, which becomes sweet when fully soft.

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