ナデシコナデシコFreq.FrequencyTop 20,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounpink (flower); Dianthususually written using kana aloneRefers to any flower of the genus Dianthus, especially the fringed pink (Dianthus superbus). Commonly written in kana.庭にわにナデシコが咲さいている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerPinks are blooming in the garden.ナデシコの花はなは香かおりが良よい。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe pink flowers have a nice fragrance.2nounlovable girl; caressable girlarchaicArchaic metaphorical use, comparing a sweet girl to the flower. Now mostly encountered in classical literature or set phrases like 大和撫子.古こ語ごでは、なでしこのような女じょ性せいと表ひょう現げんすることがある。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIn classical language, a woman may be described as being like a pink (lovable girl).See all 6 example sentences ›