紋

紋 — family crest, figures

Learn the correct stroke order for 紋 (family crest), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)モンmon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical糸
Frequency#1519
Meaningsfamily crest, figures

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 10 — start from the green dot

Common Words

指紋しもんfingerprintnoun
波紋はもんripple; ring on the waternoun
紋章もんしょうcrest; coat of armsnoun
紋もん(family) crest; coat of armsnoun
紋切り型もんきりがたformulaic; stereotyped; hackneyednoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 紋 (family crest) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 紋 is #1519, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

指紋しもん — fingerprint
波紋はもん — ripple; ring on the water
紋章もんしょう — crest; coat of arms

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 紋 have?

The kanji 紋 (family crest) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 紋?

紋 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 紋 mean?

紋 means: family crest, figures. On'yomi readings: モン.

What JLPT level is 紋?

紋 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.