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.
Although beeswax is technically an insect wax, it is usually referred to separately.
This furniture is polished with insect wax.
Specifically refers to wax from the ibota insect (a type of scale insect), used in high-quality polishes and traditional crafts.
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.
Beeswax is used in candles and cosmetics.