Jomon

[ jaw-mawn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the period of Japanese culture, c8000–300 b.c., corresponding to Mesolithic or early Neolithic, characterized by sunken-pit dwellings and heavy handmade pottery formed with a rope pattern of clay coils.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jomon¹

From the Japanese word jōmon rope-pattern

Example Sentences

In Japan, people in Jomon cultures ate lots of chestnuts that they cultivated in addition to what they hunted, gathered, and fished.

From Salon

For example, a woman’s remains found in Yokchido in South Korea had 95% ancestry from Japan’s ancient Jomon people, indicating her recent ancestors had migrated over the sea.

From Reuters

“It is surprising to see that ancient Koreans reflect Jomon ancestry, which so far had only been detected in Japan,” Robbeets said.

From Reuters

"Sister Abhaya's case has finally got justice. She will rest in peace," said human right activist Jomon Puthenpurackal, who has campaigned for a verdict on the murder.

From BBC

Also out: running back-turned-cornerback Jomon Dotson, who earlier this month again tested as the fastest man on the team.

From Seattle Times