紋章|もんしょうmonshou[0]heiban (flat)

1. nouncrest; coat of arms

• Related記号きごうNeutralA general term for signs and symbols, as in 「化学記号」; unlike 「紋章」, it is not a heraldic design representing a family or nation.
• RelatedマークNeutralA loanword for marks and trademarks; common in everyday speech, but with none of the family-tradition coloring of 「紋章」.
• Related表号ひょうごうWrittenA sign used to represent something; a written/formal word that is not often seen.
• Related表徴ひょうちょうWrittenWritten/formal word for an outward sign or symbol, also used for medical signs and symptoms.

Use 「紋章」 for the emblematic designs of nations, families, and organizations, as in 「王家の紋章」. For signs and symbols say 「記号」, for marks and trademarks 「マーク」, and for symbols in formal writing 「表徴」.

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1. 主おもに西洋せいようにおける国家こっか、地方自治体ちほうじちたい、公的機関こうてききかん、軍隊ぐんたい、学校がっこう、氏族しぞく、個人こじんなどを表あらわす意匠いしょう又または図案ずあん。紋もん。
2. （日本にっぽんの）家紋かもん、紋所もんどころ