| jangle |
to make a harsh, clashing sound. [4 definitions] |
| janitor |
A janitor is a person whose job is to clean and take care of a building. |
| January |
January is the first month of the year. |
| Japan |
Japan is a country in Asia. It is made up of four main islands and many small islands. Japan is in the Pacific Ocean, but it is near the coast of the continent of Asia. Japan has many mountains that are volcanoes. It also gets earthquakes very often. Most earthquakes are very small, but sometimes there are large earthquakes. Many, many people live in Japan. |
| Japanese |
When something is Japanese, it is from the country of Japan, or it has to do with the people, culture, or language of Japan. [2 definitions] |
| Japanese beetle |
a shiny green and brown insect that came to the United States from Asia. It eats the leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots of plants and can cause a lot of damage. |
| jar1 |
A jar is a round container with a wide opening. A jar is often made of glass and has a lid. [2 definitions] |
| jar2 |
to crash into or bump so as to cause movement; jolt. [4 definitions] |
| jargon1 |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| jaundice |
a condition of the liver that causes the eyes and skin to become yellow. |
| jaundiced |
having or looking as if one had jaundice. |
| jaunt |
a short trip made for fun and pleasure. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| Java |
the principal island of Indonesia. [2 definitions] |
| Javanese |
Javanese is one of the major languages of the world. It is one of the main languages spoken in Indonesia. |
| javelin |
A javelin is a lightweight spear that is thrown by a warrior in a battle. Javelins were used as weapons of war mainly in ancient times. [2 definitions] |
| jaw |
Your jaw is part of your head and mouth. When we use the word "jaw," we are talking about one or both of the bones that hold your teeth. You move your lower jaw when you open your mouth or when you chew. |
| jawbone |
any of the bones that are part of the jaw, especially the lower one. |
| jay |
A jay is a kind of bird. It is in the same family of birds as the crow. Jays usually have feathers of bright colors. You can often hear jays outside because they make a lot of noise communicating with each other. |
| jaywalk |
to walk across a street in a place or at a time that is against traffic laws. |
| jazz |
Jazz is a form of modern music that started with African-American musicians in the late 1800s. The rhythms used in jazz are often complex. Also, in jazz, parts of the music are frequently invented by the musicians at the same time they are playing. There are many types of jazz, and jazz has had a large influence on many other types of music. |