糸し状じょう

also: いとじょう

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Meanings

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.).

この菌きん類るいは糸し状じょうの構こう造ぞうを持もっている。
This fungus has a filamentous structure.
顕けん微び鏡きょうで見みると、糸し状じょうの繊せん維いが確かく認にんできる。
Under a microscope, thread-like fibers can be observed.

Written forms

糸状Usage100%
- しじょう
  Standard kanji spelling; the reading しじょう is the most common.
- いとじょう
  Alternate reading; less common and may be encountered in some technical or older contexts.
いとじょう

Kanji

糸thread
状status quo, conditions, circumstances

Similar words

線せん状じょう
線状 means 'linear' or 'line-shaped', emphasizing a line-like form, while 糸状 specifically implies a thread-like or filamentous quality.
紐ひも状じょう
紐状 means 'string-like' or 'cord-like', often for thicker, more tangible strings, whereas 糸状 is finer and more thread-like.

Etymology

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.