V-J Day
[ vee-jey ]
/ ˈviˈdʒeɪ /
noun
August 15, 1945, the day Japan accepted the Allied surrender terms in World War II.
Origin of V-J Day
V-J: victory over Japan
British Dictionary definitions for v-j day
V-J Day
noun
the day marking the Allied victory over Japan in World War II (Aug 15, 1945)
Cultural definitions for v-j day
V-J Day
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.)