family crest; noble crest
Honorific term for a family crest, especially of a noble or samurai family. Used in respectful contexts.
This kimono bears the family crest.
The family crest is engraved on the gravestone.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; common in less formal contexts.
Combination of honorific prefix 御 (ご) and 紋 (もん, 'crest').