noun
tomoe
Tomoe (noun) means a round swirling-water pattern often seen in Japanese family crests and company logos.
noun
1
A round swirling-water pattern often seen in Japanese family crests and company logos.
name
1
A female first name of Japanese origin, used within ethnic-Japanese communities in English-speaking areas as an ethnic name alongside their "English" name.
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Etymology
Taken from Japanese 巴 (tomoe).
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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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