五七桐ごしちのきり

noun

paulownia crest (5-7 pattern)

A traditional Japanese crest featuring paulownia leaves and blossoms: three leaves, with seven blossoms on the center leaf and five on each side leaf. Often associated with the imperial family and government.

• 五七ごしちの桐きりは、内ない閣かく総そう理り大だい臣じんの紋もん章しょうとしても使つかわれている。

  The 5-7 paulownia crest is also used as the emblem of the Prime Minister of Japan.