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Mon (intj) means an informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone. Example: “Mon, we're going to be late!”
intj
1
An informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone.
"Mon, we're going to be late!"
"Mon, hurry up or we'll miss the start of the film!"
"Mon, you can do it, just a few more steps!"
noun
1
A Japanese family crest or emblem, traditionally a stylised circular design.
"The samurai's banner bore his family's mon."
"Each noble house displayed its own mon on lanterns and silk robes."
"The museum had a lacquered box decorated with a gold mon."
2
A fictional creature type in certain video games, typically captured and trained for battles.
"He caught a rare mon in the forest level."
"Which mon do you want to train first for the tournament?"
"My little brother has collected every mon in the game except one."
How to use mon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: a casual exclamation meaning "come on," or a Japanese family emblem, or slang for a game creature.
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Etymology
Multiple unrelated origins: the interjection is a dialect shortening of "come on"; the crest sense comes from Japanese 文 (mon).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mon” mean?
The word “mon” means an informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone. In plain terms, depending on context: a casual exclamation meaning "come on," or a Japanese family emblem, or slang for a game creature.
How do you pronounce “mon”?
“Mon” is pronounced mon (/mɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “mon” in a sentence?
Here is “mon” used in a sentence: “Mon, we're going to be late!”
What part of speech is “mon”?
Depending on how it is used, “mon” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “mon” come from?
The word “mon” comes from Japanese. Multiple unrelated origins: the interjection is a dialect shortening of "come on"; the crest sense comes from Japanese 文 (mon).
Is “mon” a common word?
“Mon” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mon” have?
“Mon” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone.
What does mon mean when used as an interjection?
As an interjection, mon is an informal way of saying "come on," used to encourage or urge someone into action, and it is often associated with casual or dialect speech.
What is a mon in Japanese culture?
A mon is a Japanese family crest or emblem, traditionally featuring a stylised circular design, historically used to identify a family, clan, or organisation on clothing, banners, and other items.
What does mon mean in video games?
In certain video games, a mon refers to a fictional creature type that players typically capture and train to battle against other creatures, a usage popularised by monster-collecting game franchises.
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