紋

family crest, figures

Readings

On'yomi (音読み)

モン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

N/A

Nanori (名乗り)

あや

Stroke Order

10 / 10

Information

Grade:8

Strokes:10

JLPT:N1

Frequency:1519

Vocabulary

モン

Word	Reading	Meaning
指紋	シモン	fingerprint
波紋	ハモン	ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
紋様	モンヨウ	pattern; design
家紋	カモン	family crest
声紋	セイモン	voiceprint

Other

Word	Reading	Meaning
紋	もん	(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
紋切り型	もんきりがた	formulaic; stereotyped; hackneyed
紋付	もんつき	clothing (e.g. kimono) decorated with one's family crest
菊の御紋	きくのごもん	imperial chrysanthemum crest
黒紋付	くろもんつき	black crested garment

Visually Similar Kanji

These kanji are easily confused due to similar shapes

strangle, constrict, wring

twist, ask, investigate, verify

overall, relationship, ruling, governing

settlement, obtain, reap, pay, supply, store

class, rank, grade

crimson, deep red

chronicle, account, narrative, history, annals, geologic period

continue, series, sequel

tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten