Meaning of 鯨蝋(げいろう) in Japanese

鯨蝋, 鯨ろう
Kana Reading
げいろう, くじらろう
Romaji
geirō, kujirarō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    spermaceti (waxy substance found in the head cavities of sperm whales)

Related Kanji

鯨 JLPT 1

19 strokes

whale

On'Yomi: ゲイ

Kun'Yomi: くじら

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蝋

14 strokes

wax

On'Yomi: ロウ

Kun'Yomi: みつろう, ろうそく

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