木もく蝋ろう

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.

• 木もく蝋ろうは和わろうそくの原げん料りょうとして使つかわれる。

  Japan wax is used as a material for Japanese candles.

• この家か具ぐは木もく蝋ろうで磨みがかれている。

  This furniture is polished with Japan wax.