V-J Day

[ vee-jey ]

noun

1. August 15, 1945, the day Japan accepted the Allied surrender terms in World War II.

V-J Day

noun

1. the day marking the Allied victory over Japan in World War II (Aug 15, 1945)

V-J Day

1. The day of victory over Japan for the Allies in World War II ; September 2, 1945, the day of Japan's formal surrender. ( Compare V-E Day .)

Word History and Origins

Origin of V-J Day¹

V-J: victory over Japan

Example Sentences

The store takes its name from the day it opened — Aug. 15, 1945, also known as V-J Day, when President Harry Truman announced that Japan had surrendered in World War II.

From New York Times

The photo, by Alfred Eisenstaedt, is called “V-J Day in Times Square” but is known to most people simply as “The Kiss.”

From Seattle Times

Why have holidays such as V-E/V-J Day, D-Day, Veterans Day, et al.

From Seattle Times

Everyone who remembers V-J Day carries the emotional baggage and physical muscle memory of the war like so many stones in their pockets.

From New York Times

McCollum said he felt it was important for him to share his story ahead of Wednesday’s 75th anniversary of V-J Day because there are probably few who witnessed it who are left.

From Washington Times