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  1. Yamato nadeshiko

    Yamato nadeshiko (やまとなでしこ or 大和撫子) is a Japanese term meaning the "personification of an idealized Japanese woman", or "the epitome of pure, feminine beauty"; poised, decorous, kind, gentle, graceful, humble, patient, virtuous, respectful, benevolent, honest, charitable, pious, faithful. It is a floral metaphor, combining the words Yamato, an ancient name for Japan, and nadeshiko, a delicate frilled pink carnation called Dianthus superbus, whose kanji translate into English as "caressable child".The term "Yamato nadeshiko" is often used referring to a girl or shy, demure young woman and, in a contemporary context, nostalgically of women with good traits which are perceived as being increasingly rare. However, Nadeshiko Japan is also widely used as the name for the Japanese national women's football team.

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  1. yamato nadeshiko

    Yamato Nadeshiko is a Japanese term used to describe an idealized archetype of an extremely feminine and graceful woman. It refers to a woman who possesses traditional Japanese beauty standards, including gentle demeanor, modesty, selflessness, loyalty, and domestic skills. This term is often used to describe characters in Japanese literature, manga, and anime who embody these qualities.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of yamato nadeshiko in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of yamato nadeshiko in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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  • यमातो नादे� िकोHindi
  • やまとなでしこJapanese

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