VJ Day

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. Victory over Japan Day, being the anniversary of 15 August 1945, the day after Japanese forces surrendered in World War II; in the US celebrated on 14 August.

Word forms

VJ Day

Etymology

From initialism of victory (over) Japan + day.

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