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[[File:Sharingan Triple.svg|thumb|A Sharingan with three tomoe.]] |
[[File:Sharingan Triple.svg|thumb|A Sharingan with three tomoe.]] |
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− | A {{Translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Tomoe|tomoe]]''' or '''tomoye''' |
+ | A {{Translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Tomoe|tomoe]]''' or the archaic writing '''tomoye''' |巴}} is a Japanese abstract shape, usually used as a necklace, (i.e. a swirl) that resembles a comma or the usual form of magatama. Tomoe are usually seen in a design of three known as {{translation|''[[Wikipedia:Mitsudomoe|mitsudomoe]]''|三つ巴}}. |
== Instances of Use == |
== Instances of Use == |
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* They form the pattern of the [[Sharingan]]. |
* They form the pattern of the [[Sharingan]]. |
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* They form the [[Cursed Seal of Heaven]]. |
* They form the [[Cursed Seal of Heaven]]. |
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+ | * They are on [[Madara Uchiha]]'s [[gunbai]]. |
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− | * The are on [[Madara Uchiha]]'s [[gunbai]]. |
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* The magatama earrings worn by Itachi's [[Susanoo]] are in the shape of tomoe. |
* The magatama earrings worn by Itachi's [[Susanoo]] are in the shape of tomoe. |
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− | * The [[Yasaka Magatama]] technique used by [[Itachi]] and Madara's Susanoo is a giant [[shuriken]] in the shape of a [[Wikipedia:Mitsudomoe|mitsudomoe]]. |
+ | * The [[Yasaka Magatama]] technique used by [[Itachi]] and Madara's Susanoo is a giant [[shuriken]] in the shape of a [[Wikipedia:Mitsudomoe|mitsudomoe]]. After transplanting [[Itachi]]'s eyes, Sasuke has used his Susanoo to fire [[Blaze Release: Yasaka Magatama|tomoe-shaped projectiles]] made of [[Amaterasu]]'s flames.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 574, page 10</ref> |
⚫ | * All the variations of [[Nine-Tails Chakra Mode]] shrouds feature tomoe-like markings around their collars.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 505, page 8</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 571, pages 8-9</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 631, page 8</ref> Same goes for [[Tenseigan Chakra Mode]].<ref>[[Retsu no Sho]], page 19</ref><ref>''[[The Last: Naruto the Movie]]''</ref> |
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+ | * The [[Sage of the Six Paths]] had tomoe-like markings around the collar of his cloak as well as nine tomoe of the back underneath the symbol of the [[Rinnegan]];<ref name="c572">''Naruto'' chapter 572, pages 12-13</ref> the same held true for both [[Obito]] and Madara Uchiha after they [[Six Paths Ten-Tails Coffin Seal|became]] the [[Ten-Tails]]' [[jinchūriki]],<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 638, page 4</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 640, page 14</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 663, pages 14-15</ref> and for [[Naruto]] when he enters [[Six Paths Sage Mode]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 673, pages 14-18</ref> |
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+ | * A seal that the Sage of the Six Paths stood in the middle of while talking to the nine [[tailed beast]]s also featured the use of tomoe markings.<ref name="c572"/> |
− | * A seal that the Sage of the Six Paths stood in the middle of while talking to the nine [[tailed beast]]s also featured the use of tomoe markings.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 572, page 12</ref> |
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− | * After transplanting [[Itachi]]'s eyes, Sasuke has used his [[Susanoo]] to fire tomoe-shaped projectiles made of [[Amaterasu]]'s flames.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 574, page 10</ref> |
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* The holes for eyes in Tobi's mask during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] are tomoe-shaped.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 511, page 16</ref> |
* The holes for eyes in Tobi's mask during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] are tomoe-shaped.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 511, page 16</ref> |
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− | * There are tomoe-shaped markings around the kanji for "fox" in the [[Uchiha Hideout]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 384, page 14</ref> |
+ | * There are tomoe-shaped markings around the kanji for "[[Kurama|fox]]" in the [[Uchiha Hideout]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 384, page 14</ref> |
+ | * They are on the [[Rinne Sharingan|third eye]] of Madara Uchiha and [[Kaguya Ōtsutsuki]], as well as of the latter's [[Ten-Tails|incarnation]]. |
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+ | * The [[Shirogane clan]]'s insignia is a golden mitsudomoe. |
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+ | * In the anime, later depictions of [[Pakura]]'s [[Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder]] changed the flaming orbs into flaming tomoe shapes.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 285</ref> |
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+ | == References == |
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[[Category:Naruto Terms]] |
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Revision as of 19:27, 18 December 2014
A tomoe or the archaic writing tomoye (巴) is a Japanese abstract shape, usually used as a necklace, (i.e. a swirl) that resembles a comma or the usual form of magatama. Tomoe are usually seen in a design of three known as mitsudomoe (三つ巴).
Instances of Use
Canon Uses
- They form the pattern of the Sharingan.
- They form the Cursed Seal of Heaven.
- They are on Madara Uchiha's gunbai.
- The Three Giant Snakes have tomoe markings on their heads.
- Orochimaru himself wore blue tomoe-shaped earrings.
- The magatama earrings worn by Itachi's Susanoo are in the shape of tomoe.
- The Yasaka Magatama technique used by Itachi and Madara's Susanoo is a giant shuriken in the shape of a mitsudomoe. After transplanting Itachi's eyes, Sasuke has used his Susanoo to fire tomoe-shaped projectiles made of Amaterasu's flames.[1]
- All the variations of Nine-Tails Chakra Mode shrouds feature tomoe-like markings around their collars.[2][3][4] Same goes for Tenseigan Chakra Mode.[5][6]
- The Sage of the Six Paths had tomoe-like markings around the collar of his cloak as well as nine tomoe of the back underneath the symbol of the Rinnegan;[7] the same held true for both Obito and Madara Uchiha after they became the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki,[8][9][10] and for Naruto when he enters Six Paths Sage Mode.[11]
- A seal that the Sage of the Six Paths stood in the middle of while talking to the nine tailed beasts also featured the use of tomoe markings.[7]
- The holes for eyes in Tobi's mask during the Fourth Shinobi World War are tomoe-shaped.[12]
- There are tomoe-shaped markings around the kanji for "fox" in the Uchiha Hideout.[13]
- They are on the third eye of Madara Uchiha and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, as well as of the latter's incarnation.
Non-canon Uses
- The Kohaku clan's insignia is a futatsudomoe (tomoe in a design of two).
- The Shirogane clan's insignia is a golden mitsudomoe.
- In the anime, later depictions of Pakura's Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder changed the flaming orbs into flaming tomoe shapes.[14]
References
- ↑ Naruto chapter 574, page 10
- ↑ Naruto chapter 505, page 8
- ↑ Naruto chapter 571, pages 8-9
- ↑ Naruto chapter 631, page 8
- ↑ Retsu no Sho, page 19
- ↑ The Last: Naruto the Movie
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Naruto chapter 572, pages 12-13
- ↑ Naruto chapter 638, page 4
- ↑ Naruto chapter 640, page 14
- ↑ Naruto chapter 663, pages 14-15
- ↑ Naruto chapter 673, pages 14-18
- ↑ Naruto chapter 511, page 16
- ↑ Naruto chapter 384, page 14
- ↑ Naruto: Shippūden episode 285