noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
rod-shaped; cylindrical; stick-like
Describes something long and thin like a rod or stick. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts.
This part is made of rod-shaped metal.
Chop the stick-shaped chocolate into small pieces.
rod-like molecule
Compound of 棒 (ぼう, 'stick, rod') and 状 (じょう, 'shape, form'). The reading is straightforward on'yomi.