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Normally, when I have seen a family crest they are termed mon or kamon.
However, I have also seen the term _daimon_. What is the difference?
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What is the difference between a daimon and a mon or kamon?
[代紋｛だいもん｝](https://kotobank.jp/word/%E4%BB%A3%E7%B4%8B-558545) refers
exclusively to the crest of a yakuza group. Think of it as a 家紋{かもん} for
yakuzas.
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According to the dictionary "daimon" refers to noble families. "Mon" and
"kamon" are synonymous and refers to families.

だいもん【大門】 社会的に地位の高い家柄。大家 (たいけ) 。  
もん【門】家柄。一族。  
かもん【家門】 家柄 (いえがら) 。家筋。  
<http://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/jn/134625/meaning/m0u/%E3%81%A0%E3%81%84%E3%82%82%E3%82%93/>  
<http://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/jn/220653/meaning/m1u/%E9%96%80/>  
<http://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/jn/45343/meaning/m0u/>
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