noun
Japan wax; sumac wax; vegetable wax
A wax obtained from the fruit of the Japanese wax tree (ハゼノキ). Used in traditional crafts, polishes, and cosmetics. Also called 木蝋 (もくろう).
See also: 木蝋
黄櫨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.
この家具は黄櫨蝋で仕
This furniture is finished with sumac wax.
Beeswax, an animal-derived wax, unlike plant-based 黄櫨蝋.
From 黄櫨 (はじ, Japanese wax tree) + 蝋 (ろう, wax).