Noun
kamon (plural kamon)
A Japanese family crest
Asia and Africa seeAlso Imperial Seal of Japan Japanese emblems, called kamon (often abbreviated "mon"), are family badges which often date back to the 7th century, and are used in Japan today. Source: Internet
Formality is also determined by the type and color of accessories, the fabric, and the number or absence of kamon (family crests), with five crests signifying extreme formality. Source: Internet
While mon is an encompassing term that may refer to any such device, kamon and mondokoro refer specifically to emblems used to identify a family. Source: Internet
An irotomesode may have three or one kamon. Source: Internet
Kurotomesode usually have five kamon printed on the sleeves, chest and back of the kimono. Source: Internet
The most formal style of kimono is plain black silk with five kamon on the chest, shoulders and back. Source: Internet