ˌdʒæpəˈnɪkə

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to Japan or its culture

“The japonica cherry blossom festival is a popular event in the spring.”

2. noun

a type of flowering plant, especially a deciduous shrub or tree of the genus Prunus, native to East Asia and having showy white or pink flowers

“The garden features a variety of japonica species, including the Prunus serrulata.”

3. noun

a type of wheat or other cereal, especially one grown in Japan

“The japonica crop was affected by the recent drought.”