mon
/mɑn/noun
Elementary
1
The former currency of Japan until 1870, before the yen.
2
The former currency of the Ryukyu Kingdom until its annexation by Japan.
3
The badge or emblem of a Japanese family, especially a family of the ancient feudal nobility; typically circular and consists of conventionalized forms from nature.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing