桐きり紋もん

noun

paulownia crest

A family crest (kamon) featuring the paulownia flower and leaves. Historically associated with the imperial family and later granted to retainers; now widely used in official contexts such as the Japanese government seal.

• 桐きり紋もんは、日本にほん政せい府ふの紋もん章しょうとしても使つかわれている。

  The paulownia crest is also used as the emblem of the Japanese government.