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made in Japan

made in Japan adjective: used other than figuratively or idiomatically: Manufactured in Japan.

Adjective

made in Japan (not comparable)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: Manufactured in Japan.
    • You're wondering who I am / Machine or mannequin / With parts made in Japan / I am the modern man1983, Styx, “Mr. Roboto”, in Kilroy Was Here
  2. (dated, idiomatic) Cheaply manufactured; of poor or low quality, (especially) if made in East Asia.
  3. (idiomatic) Of premium quality, (especially) if made in East Asia.

Questions about made in Japan

What does made in Japan mean?
Made in Japan means used other than figuratively or idiomatically: Manufactured in Japan.
What part of speech is made in Japan?
Made in Japan is an adjective.

Words near made in Japan in the dictionary

  1. made heavy going of
  2. made heavy weather
  3. made heavy weather of
  4. made history
  5. made in China
  6. made in Japan
  7. made in the shade
  8. made interesting
  9. made into
  10. made it
  11. made it big

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