also: いとじょう
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
thread-like; filamentous; stringy
Describes something that resembles a thread or filament in shape or structure. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts (biology, materials, etc.).
This fungus has a filamentous structure.
Under a microscope, thread-like fibers can be observed.
filament; protonema; trichome · mitochondria
filamentous fungus
filaria; heartworm
Standard kanji spelling; the reading しじょう is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common and may be encountered in some technical or older contexts.
Compound of 糸 (thread) and 状 (shape, form). The reading しじょう is the standard on'yomi, while いとじょう mixes kun'yomi and on'yomi and is less common.