鱗うろこ形がた

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

triangular pattern; scale-like pattern; imbricate pattern

Describes a pattern of overlapping triangles or scales, often used in traditional Japanese design, heraldry, or textile motifs. The term 鱗形 itself is somewhat technical; in everyday contexts people may simply say うろこ模様.

• この着き物ものの鱗うろこ形がた模も様ようはとても美うつくしい。

  The scale-like pattern on this kimono is very beautiful.

• 家か紋もんに鱗うろこ形がたを使つかう家いえもある。

  Some families use a triangular scale pattern in their family crest.

noun

triangle emblem; scale emblem

Specifically refers to a triangular emblem or crest, often used in heraldry (家紋). This sense is closely related to the pattern sense but emphasizes the emblematic use.

• あの武ぶ将しょうの旗はた印じるしは三みっつの鱗うろこ形がたを組くみ合あわせたものだ。

  That warlord's banner features a design combining three triangular emblems.