noun

tomoe

Tomoe (noun) means a circular design of swirling water, commonly used in Japanese family crests and corporation logos.

noun

A circular design of swirling water, commonly used in Japanese family crests and corporation logos.

name

A female given name from Japanese, found in ethnic-Japanese populations in English-speaking localities, as an ethnic given name, complementing their "English" name.

Word forms

tomoe plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 巴 (tomoe).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for tomoe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tomoe” mean?

The word “tomoe” means a circular design of swirling water, commonly used in Japanese family crests and corporation logos.

What part of speech is “tomoe”?

Depending on how it is used, “tomoe” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “tomoe” come from?

The word “tomoe” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 巴 (tomoe).

How many meanings does “tomoe” have?

“Tomoe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a circular design of swirling water, commonly used in Japanese family crests and corporation logos.

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