生き蝋ろう

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

• 生き蝋ろうは櫨はぜの実みから採とれる天てん然ねんの蝋ろうです。

  Crude Japan wax is a natural wax obtained from the berries of the Japanese wax tree.

• この蝋ろう燭そくは生き蝋ろうを精せい製せいして作つくられています。

  These candles are made by refining crude Japan wax.