状

Etymology
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Han character

 * 1) form
 * 2) appearance
 * 3) shape
 * 4) official

Kanji

 * 1) condition
 * 2) form
 * 3) appearance
 * 4) letter

Compounds

 * 腺状

Suffix

 * 1) being in such condition
 * 2) having such form or appearance
 * 3) letter, card, written notice