Swastika pattern - Manjimon
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A cross pattern with each end bent at a right angle. It is also written as Manjimon. There are many variations and it has been widely used for decoration around the world since ancient times. For the various meanings of the shape and the development of the pattern, please refer to the entry for Manji. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
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十字形の各先端が直角に曲がった文様。万字文とも書く。変化形が多く，古来世界各地で広く装飾などに用いられた。その形象のさまざまな意味づけや，文様の展開については，〈卍（まんじ）〉の項を参照されたい。
出典 株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第２版について 情報 |
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