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.
Standard kanji spelling for crude Japan wax.
Search-only kyūjitai form; not used in modern writing.
Formed from 生（き）, “raw” or “unprocessed,” and 蝋, “wax.” 生 has its native reading here, while 蝋 has its Sino-Japanese reading.