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liquid state; in liquid form
The state of being liquid, or describing something that is in liquid form. Used in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts.
液状の洗剤を使う。
To use liquid detergent.
地震で地盤が液状化した。
The ground liquefied due to the earthquake.
バターが溶けて液状になるまで加熱する。
Heat the butter until it melts and becomes liquid.
Composed of 液 (liquid, fluid) + 状 (state, form). Functions as both a noun and a modifier with の. The derived term 液状化 (liquefaction) is a critical concept in earthquake science — when ground shaking causes saturated soil to behave like liquid, damaging buildings and infrastructure. This was notably observed during the 2011 東日本大震災 and the 2024 能登半島地震. Common collocations: 液状化 (liquefaction), 液状化現象 (liquefaction phenomenon), 液状のり (liquid glue). Part of the 〜状 (in the form/state of ~) word family: 粉状 (powdered), 固形状 (solid).