A hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt.
Lacquerware.
To varnish with japan.
A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.
To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.