As proper nouns the difference between taiwan and japan
is that taiwan is common name for a country in East Asia. Official name: Republic of China, Its de facto capital is Taipei while Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located to the east of China, Korea and Russia.
As a noun japan is
a hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt.
As a verb japan is
to varnish with japan.
taiwan
English
Proper noun
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Common name for a country in East Asia. Official name: Republic of China, Its de facto capital is Taipei.
An island off the coast of mainland China, also known as Formosa since 16th century.
A claimed province of the People's Republic of China
Derived terms
* Taiwanese
Usage notes
Taiwan'' and ''Taiwanese are both widely used as attributives, e.g. Taiwan/Taiwanese culture, the Taiwan/Taiwanese government, Taiwan/Taiwanese food, etc.
See also
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Anagrams
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japan
Alternative forms
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Proper noun
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An island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located to the east of China, Korea and Russia.
Synonyms
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Derived terms
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* Japan allspice
* Japan black
* Japan camphor
* Japan clover
* Japan earth
* Japan ink
* Japan lacquer
* Japan pea
* Japan varnish
Related terms
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See also
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