(For "a Japanese slang word with the same pronunciation":[http://dic.pixiv.net/a/%E8%8F%8A%E9%96%80], see [[anus]].)

菊花紋章 ([i]kikka monshou[/i]), 菊紋 ([i]kikumon[/i]), 菊花紋 ([i]kikka-mon[/i]) or 菊の御紋 ([i]kiku no gomon[/i]) 

A stylized depiction of a 16 petal [[chrysanthemum]] flower, used by the Emperor of Japan and the Imperial Family. It is most notably seen on the bows of warships of the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]] and on the covers of Japanese passports. Be careful not to confuse it with the 5 petal [[sakuramon]].

For clear examples, check the [[obi]]'s of Akiha (post #15614) and Megurine Luka (post #568974), and the bottom-right side of Yuyuko's kimono (post #570756).

h4. Reference

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h4. See also 
* [[Crest]] 
** [[Family crest]]
* [[Emblem]]
* [[Sakuramon]]
* [[Tag Group:Image Composition]] 
* "Tag Help - Traditional Japanese Patterns":/forum_topics/6723 (Danbooru Forum Discussion Thread)

h4. External links
* "Wikipedia: Imperial Seal of Japan":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Seal_of_Japan
菊花紋章 菊紋 菊の御紋