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なでしこリーグ

Meanings

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noun

Japan Ladies Soccer League; JLSL

organization name

Official name of the top women's football league in Japan. Often referred to simply as なでしこリーグ.

なでしこリーグの試し合あいを観みに行いった。
I went to watch a Nadeshiko League match.

Etymology

From なでしこ (a term of endearment for Japanese women, literally 'dianthus') + リーグ (league). The name evokes the image of graceful and strong Japanese women.