なでしこ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なでしこ
1
Word usually written using kana alone
pink (any flower of genus Dianthus, esp. the fringed pink, Dianthus superbus)
2
Archaic
lovable, caressable girl
Kanji in this Word
撫
15 strokes
Frequency: 2402
Grade 9
Meanings
stroke
pat
smooth down
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブ
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.でる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なで
なでし
む
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
瞿
18 strokes
Meanings
surname
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おそ.れる
み.る
麦
7 strokes
Frequency: 1615
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
barley
wheat
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むぎ
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