noun
crude Japan wax
A raw wax derived from the berries of the Japanese wax tree (haze). Used in traditional crafts, polishes, and cosmetics. Compare with 木蝋 (もくろう), which often refers to the refined product.
See also: 木蝋
生蝋は櫨の実から採れる天然の蝋です。
Crude Japan wax is a natural wax obtained from the berries of the Japanese wax tree.
この蝋燭は生蝋を精製して作られています。
These candles are made by refining crude Japan wax.
木蝋 (もくろう) often refers to refined Japan wax, while 生蝋 (きろう) is the crude, unrefined form.
Compound of 生 (ki, 'raw, unprocessed') and 蝋 (rō, 'wax'). The reading きろう is a regular on'yomi combination.