Definition of 撫子 (なでしこ)
なでしこ
撫子
なでしこ
nadeshiko
noun
1.
pink (any flower of genus Dianthus, esp. the fringed pink, Dianthus superbus)(usually kana)
2.
lovable, caressable girl(archaism)
Other readings:
なでしこ《瞿麦》
、ナデシコ
Related Kanji
| 撫 | stroke, pat, smooth down |
| 子 | child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac |
| 瞿 | surname |
| 麦 | barley, wheat |