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What does the word Jomon mean in Japanese?

Cord-marked.

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  1. Glaze-fired
  2. Cord-marked ✔
  3. Wheel-thrown

Why: Jomon means cord-marked. Jomon pottery got its name from rope impressions pressed into the clay.

Huh, didn't know that: Jomon means cord-marked. Jomon pottery got its name from rope impressions pressed into the clay.

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Jomon pots wore their rope marks proudly.
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Answer: Cord-marked. Jomon means cord-marked. Jomon pottery got its name from rope impressions pressed into the clay.

  1. Pottery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery
    The term "Jōmon" means "cord-marked" in Japanese.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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