文もん様よう

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

Refers to decorative patterns on fabric, ceramics, architecture, etc. Both 文様 and 紋様 are used, with 文様 being more general.

〈物もの〉に文もん様ようを施ほどこすto apply/add a decorative design to something
この壺つぼには美うつくしい文もん様ようが施ほどこされている。
This vase has a beautiful design applied to it.
文もん様ようが入はいるto have a pattern incorporated (into fabric, pottery, etc.)
この着き物ものには伝でん統とう的てきな文もん様ようが入はいっている。
This kimono has a traditional pattern woven into it.
〈物もの〉を文もん様ようであしらうto decorate something with a design
皿さらの縁ふちを花はなの文もん様ようであしらった。
The rim of the plate was decorated with a floral design.

模も様ようN3
模様 is a broad, everyday word for any pattern or appearance, while 文様 specifically denotes a decorative design with artistic or cultural significance.
柄がらN3
柄 is the casual word for a pattern on cloth or objects, whereas 文様 is more formal and typically used in artistic or historical contexts.
意い匠しょう
意匠 refers to a design or artistic device in a broader creative/legal sense, while 文様 is specifically a repeating decorative motif.
あや
文様 is a slightly more formal/artistic term for a decorative pattern, whereas 綾 leans toward woven or textile-derived patterning.

文もん様ようUsage72%
Standard kanji spelling, especially common in art and textile contexts.
紋もん様ようUsage28%
Alternate kanji spelling; 紋 emphasizes crest-like or emblematic patterns.

Compound of 文 (もん, 'design, pattern') and 様 (よう, 'style, form'). The kanji 紋 is also used for patterns with emblematic or crest-like qualities.