noun
crane and tortoise; symbol of longevity
A traditional auspicious motif representing long life, often seen in art, decorations, and celebratory contexts. Cross-referenced with the proverb 鶴は千年亀は万年.
See also: 鶴は千年亀は万年
結婚式の飾りに鶴亀の模様が使われていた。
A crane-and-tortoise pattern was used in the wedding decorations.
A proverb meaning 'cranes live for a thousand years, tortoises for ten thousand years,' directly expressing the longevity symbolism that 鶴亀 represents as a motif.
Compound of 鶴 (つる, 'crane') and 亀 (かめ, 'tortoise'), both traditional symbols of longevity in East Asian culture.