Tokugawa clan crest; triple hollyhock crest
Refers specifically to the family crest of the Tokugawa shogunate, featuring three wild ginger (asarum) leaves. Often encountered in historical contexts.
The Tokugawa crest is carved on the gate of this shrine.
I saw a lantern bearing the triple hollyhock crest in a period drama.
Standard kanji spelling for the Tokugawa clan crest.
Variant with ご in kana; less formal but still seen.
The crest is based on the leaves of the wild ginger plant (葵, あおい), which were used as a design by the Tokugawa family. The exact origin of the association is uncertain.