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紋

On'yomi
モン
MON

family crest · figures

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1519
Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and pattern. Thread pattern.

Symbolism

Crest, family crest, pattern. Represents crest.

Component Breakdown

紋=
糹文

thread + 文

Words & Expressions

Words written with 紋

紋章もんしょうcrest
波紋はもんripple
指紋しもんfingerprint
紋切り型もんきりがたformulaic

Anime & Manga

失格紋の最強賢者

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest

Anime

A well-known work with 紋 in its Japanese title.

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 紋 mean in Japanese?

紋 means family crest, figures.

How do you read 紋?

On'yomi: モン (MON).

How many strokes does 紋 have?

紋 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 紋 a good kanji for a tattoo?

紋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means family crest, figures. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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