1. a person who applies japan (a hard, glossy black varnish or lacquer) to wood, metal, or other surfaces
Usage: historical; craft-related

Examples

• The japanner carefully applied multiple coats of varnish to the wooden furniture.
• In the 18th century, skilled japanners were highly valued for their decorative work.
• The japanner's workshop was filled with brushes, varnish, and half-finished pieces.
• She apprenticed as a japanner to learn the traditional craft of lacquering.
• The japanner used heat to cure the glossy finish on the metal box.