巴
Meanings
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tomoe; comma-shaped heraldic design
A traditional Japanese design of interlocked comma-like swirls, often seen in family crests, shrine decorations, and taiko drum motifs.
A triple tomoe is used in the family crest.
The drumhead sometimes has a tomoe pattern painted on it.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が巴を描くfor something to swirl in a comma-shaped (tomoe) pattern
The whirlpool is spinning in a swirling tomoe-like pattern.