Japan wax; vegetable wax; sumac wax
A traditional wax derived from the berries of the sumac tree (haze), used in candles, polishes, and cosmetics. Often called Japan wax in English.
Japan wax is used as a material for Japanese candles.
This furniture is polished with Japan wax.
Standard kanji spelling for Japan wax.
Search-only form mixing kanji and kana.
Compound of 木 (tree/wood) and 蝋 (wax), referring to a wax obtained from the berries of the sumac tree.