紋: the kanji for crest; pattern
紋 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means crest; pattern. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
紋 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
紋 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
モン (mon)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 家紋かもん · kamon | family crest |
| 指紋しもん · shimon | fingerprint |
| 波紋はもん · hamon | ripple; repercussion |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 着物に家紋が入っている。Kimono ni kamon ga haitte iru.The kimono bears the family crest.
- 空港で指紋を登録した。Kūkō de shimon o tōroku shita.I registered my fingerprints at the airport.
- 池に石を投げると波紋が広がった。Ike ni ishi o nageru to hamon ga hirogatta.When I threw a stone into the pond, ripples spread.
- 大臣の発言が波紋を呼んだ。Daijin no hatsugen ga hamon o yonda.The minister's remark caused a stir.
- スマホは指紋でロックを解除できる。Sumaho wa shimon de rokku o kaijo dekiru.You can unlock the smartphone with your fingerprint.
Questions about 紋
How many strokes does 紋 have?
紋 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 紋?
The on readings are mon (モン). 紋 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 紋?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 紋
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.