Translation guide
A waxy substance secreted by certain insects, used in various products. In Japanese, the most common term is 虫蝋 (ちゅうろう), but specific types like イボタ蝋 (ibota wax) are also known.
Referring to wax produced by insects in general, such as for polishes, coatings, or traditional uses.
The standard term for insect wax, especially from scale insects like the Chinese wax scale. Used in traditional crafts and polishes.
この家具は虫蝋で磨かれている。
This furniture is polished with insect wax.
Although beeswax is technically an insect wax, it is usually referred to separately.
Specifically refers to wax from the ibota insect (a type of scale insect), used in high-quality polishes and traditional crafts.
イボタ蝋は高級なつや出しに使われる。
Ibota wax is used for high-quality polishing.
Beeswax. While not always called 'insect wax' in English, it is a common insect-derived wax. Use this for beeswax specifically.
蜜蝋はキャンドルや化粧品に使われる。
Beeswax is used in candles and cosmetics.