Definitions

1. noun

A prehistoric culture or people of Japan, known for their distinctive pottery and a hunter-gatherer lifestyle, dating from 14,000 to 300 BCE.

“The archaeologists studied the Jomon pottery to understand the culture and daily life of these ancient people.”

2. proper noun

A specific Jomon period, such as the Early Jomon or the Middle Jomon, referring to a distinct phase of Jomon culture.

“The researchers focused on the Early Jomon period to understand the transition from a nomadic to a more settled lifestyle.”