noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
wavelike; undulating; in waves
Describes a shape, pattern, or movement resembling waves. Often used attributively with の, as in 波状の雲 (wavelike clouds) or 波状攻撃 (wave attacks).
Wavelike sand patterns had formed on the beach.
The enemy launched attacks in waves.
brucellosis; undulant fever
undulatus; wave cloud
wave attack; attacking in waves
Compound of 波 (wave) and 状 (form, shape, condition). The reading はじょう follows standard on'yomi for both characters.