いぼたろう Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
tree wax; insect wax; Chinese wax
usually written using kana alone
A wax secreted by insects on certain trees, used in polishes, candles, and traditional crafts. Often called 'ibota wax' in English contexts.
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This candle is made from ibota wax.
Similar words
- 蜜蝋
Beeswax, produced by honeybees, while ibota wax comes from scale insects on trees.
- 木蝋
Japan wax, derived from the fruit of the sumac tree, used in similar applications but from a different source.
Etymology
From いぼた (ibota, the name of the insect or tree) + ろう (wax). The exact origin of 'ibota' is uncertain.
