Meaning

Primary

Powdered

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Something that is in a powder condition is something that has been powdered. Puff!

粉状 is a relatively formal word that is used to describe something being in powder form.

Reading

ふんじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
こなじょう
  • Miyuki
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

You can also use kun'yomi for and say こなじょう. This reading is more common in casual speech.

Context

Context Sentences

これはクレヨンを粉状にしたものです。

This is a crayon that has been turned into powder.

最後に、粉状にしたチョコレートを振りかけます。

Finally, sprinkle the powdered chocolate on top.

白玉粉は、サラサラの粉状にすると空気と接触する部分が多くなって、品質が落ちやすいんですよ。

When shiratamako is in a fine powder form, it has more area exposed to the air, which makes it easier for its quality to deteriorate.

新鮮な鷹の爪があるので粉状の唐辛子にしたいなと思っているんですが、やり方がよく分かりません。

I have a fresh red hot chili pepper but I want powdered chili pepper and I'm not sure how to do that.

Kanji Composition