noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
hook-shaped; hooklike; unciform
Describes something curved like a hook. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts. The reading こうじょう (鉤状) is a separate entry.
See also: 鉤状 (こうじょう)
その器具は先端が鉤状になっている。
The tip of that instrument is hook-shaped.
鉤状の骨を「有鉤骨」と呼ぶ。
A hook-shaped bone is called an 'unciform bone'.
Same kanji but read こうじょう; a separate entry with the same meaning 'hook-shaped'.
Compound of 鉤 (かぎ, 'hook') + 状 (じょう, 'shape/form'), with a sound change to かぎなり.