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).
海岸には波状の砂模様ができていた。
Wavelike sand patterns had formed on the beach.
敵は波状攻撃を仕掛けてきた。
The enemy launched attacks in waves.