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Yamato nadeshiko ( ??????? or ) is a Japanese term meaning "personification of an idealized Japanese woman ", or" a pure and feminine beauty symbol ". It is a flower metaphor, combining the words Yamato , an ancient name for Japanese, and nadeshiko , a fine pink carnation called Dianthus superbus , whose kanji was translated into English as a "carable child".
The term "Yamato nadeshiko" is often used in reference to a shy young girl or woman and, in a contemporary context, nostalgic women with good qualities are perceived to be increasingly scarce. However, Nadeshiko Japan is also widely used as a name for Japan's national women's soccer team.
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See also
- Cult of Domesticity
- English Rose (disambiguation)
- Good Wife, Wise Mother
- Pregnancy is ideal
- Yamato-damashii
- MarÃÆ'a Clara
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External links and references
- sci.lang.japan FAQ: What is Yamato Nadeshiko
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