紋
紋·family crest, figures
- On-yomi
- もん
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 指紋 | しもん | fingerprint |
| 家紋 | かもん | family crest |
| 波紋 | はもん | ripple; repercussions |
| 紋章 | もんしょう | crest, coat of arms |
Example sentences
警察が指紋を調べている。
けいさつがしもんをしらべている。
The police are examining the fingerprints.
彼の発言が社会に波紋を広げた。
かれのはつげんがしゃかいにはもんをひろげた。
His remarks sent ripples through society.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 指紋 is しもん, not ゆびもん.
- 波紋を呼ぶ / 広げる means 'cause repercussions', used figuratively far more often than literally.
Memory aid
Picture it
Thread 糸 with 文 (pattern, writing): the pattern woven into cloth — a family's crest.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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