noun
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.
木蝋は和ろうそくの原料として使われる。
Japan wax is used as a material for Japanese candles.
この家具は木蝋で磨かれている。
This furniture is polished with Japan wax.
Compound of 木 (tree/wood) and 蝋 (wax), referring to a wax obtained from the berries of the sumac tree.