crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)

paper crane

(string of) many (traditionally 1000) paper cranes

crane and tortoise (symbol of longevity, artistic motif)

final word

migration of cranes to their nesting grounds

a jewel in a dunghill

crowned crane

enjoying a long life is a matter for congratulation

St Bernard's lily (Chlorophytum comosum)

parents may risk life and limb for their children (like a pheasant when the plains are burning or a crane on a cold night)

red and white egg-shaped mochi

obtaining the respective numbers of cranes and tortoises from the total of their heads and legs

item with a long slender neck (e.g. vase, bottle) ②long-necked person

the word of a wise man is worth the words of one thousand fools

knock on wood

some people are never satisfied

Tsuruoka National College of Technology

Tsurumi University

Hakutsuru (brand of sake)

getting frightened even by a slight noise

a swan among ducklings

looking forward to

to wait expectantly

life in natural setting, free from worldly cares

V-shape (battle formation) ②crane wings

crane (bird)

crane (bird)