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frostfires-blog · 6 months

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Jujutsu Kaisen Hanakotoba Analysis

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-> Black Lily

The flowers pictured in this scene are black lilies (Lilium) which are known as kuro yuri (黒百合) in Japanese. Its hanakotoba meanings are “love” and “curse”. In Western floriography, they symbolise rebirth, transformation and the appeal of the unknown. In the scene pictured above Tsumiki Fushiguro is seen surrounded by myriads of black lilies which is fitting considering she was cursed and fell into a coma. Cursed love is a significant theme in Jujutsu Kaisen, particularly in the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen: 0. In the film, Gojo says, "Love is the most twisted curse of all." This perfectly encapsulates the symbolic meaning of the black lily.

-> Black Petunia

“Made my decision, I won't go back anymore, and I won't regret it. Watch as I change reality. Even if the truth is cruel... Catastrophe will be overwhelmed..." (Vivid Vice, Who-ya Extended)

While the flower pictured in Jujutsu Kaisen’s second opening, Vivid Vice, is often thought to be a black lily; it more closely resembles a black petunia. Petunias are known as pechunia (ペチュニア) in Japanese and hold the hanakotoba meanings of “peace of the heart” and “with you, the heart will be soft”. In Western floriography, petunias mean “your presence soothes me”. Darkness, mourning, and resentment are associated with black petunias. However, black petunias also have the enigmatic connotations of strength, mystery, and uniqueness. In the opening, a black flower, presumably a petunia opens up while a juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swims around it. This fish is thought to represent Junpei Yoshino while the flower is thought to represent Yuji Itadori. Additionally, throughout this Jujutsu Kaisen’s opening sequences water has been shown to represent danger and destruction. Thereby making this scene a depiction of how Yuji’s strength has blossomed because of having undergone serious loss and being nurtured by danger and destruction. Both Yuji’s background as well as the origin and full extent of his unique abilities remain shrouded in mystery. This ties in with black petunias symbolizing strength, mystery and uniqueness. In addition to this Yuji’s kindness, upbeat and easy-going personality bring a sense of reassurance to those that know him well. The other connotations of the petunia, which include "your presence soothes me," "the heart will be soft with you," and "the peace of the heart," are all related to these attributes.

-> Red Spider Lily

“Memories are fragile I have no use for yesterday So the moon is dark, twisting light Where shall I go tomorrow” (Akari, Soushi Sakiyama) “Indomitable spirit and immeasurably bottomless love and hate The everlasting half-melted life bound to the fallen” (Avant, Eve)

In Japan, red spider lilies (Lycoris radiata) are known as higanbana (彼岸花) which means autumn equinox flower. They represent sad memories, resignation, independence, lost memory, abandonment, passion and those who are never to meet again in Japanese hanakotoba. The red spider lily is also associated with death, goodbyes, rebirth and the far shore (land of the dead). The red spider lily's symbolic meaning of farewells and rebirth is embodied in classic Japanese artworks depicting mythological situations, where they are referred to as the "flowers of heaven.“ In Japan, there is a strong correlation between the Buddhist and Shinto religions and red spider lilies. These striking flowers are thought to represent rebirth and the transience of life. They are also believed to guide the deceased's spirits transition to the afterlife. They are frequently observed blossoming next to cemeteries or other holy locations. They are also thought to have protective properties that shield against negative energy and evil spirits. Red spider lilies are also thought to symbolise the boundary between life and death in Japanese culture. This is because its flowers bloom during autumnal equinox when Japanese Buddhists believe that deceased people's spirits return to the near shore (the world of the living). Some legends claim that when an individual crosses paths with someone they will never see again, red spider lilies blossom alongside their path. These legends are partly responsible for the flower's affinity with final goodbyes, in addition to its association with death and the hereafter. This flower is also regarded as a symbol of both death and rebirth and are described as the flowers that grow in hell in the Lotus Sutra. As a result of this, certain Buddhist traditions in China and Japan believe that these flowers aid spirits in crossing from the afterlife into reincarnation. The flower's sad symbolism for loss and parting is based on an ancient Chinese legend about two elves, Saka and Manju, who were the guardians of leaves and flowers, respectively. They could never meet, however, because the red spider lily never sprouts flowers and leaves at the same time. They both yearned to meet one another, and they violated the gods in order to do so. The gods punished them harshly for this and separated them for eternity. The flower is still associated with loss, both of loved ones and of memories. Despite their frequent association with death and parting, red spider lilies are also admired for their beauty and resilience. They can survive in a range of challenging environments, including rocky and riverside locations, and their vivid red hue helps them stand out against the surrounding scenery. As a result of this, these flowers can also be seen as a symbol of strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. The red spider lily also represents beauty because of its vivid, vibrant red blossoms, which give a sense of elegance. Red spider lilies are pictured in Jujutsu Kaisen’s 3rd ending theme as well as the opening credits for its mobile game, Phantom Parade. In ED3, the flowers could be a harbinger of how various characters in this arc will meet their impending deaths, separating them from everyone else. The final panel of this ending depicts Gojo and Geto walking beneath a bridge. The underbridge in the real-life location on which this scene was based is only a single-path bridge, however here the bridge splits into two opposite directions. This is similar to legends that state that when a person meets paths with someone they will never see again, crimson spider lilies bloom across their path. This alludes to how Gojo and Geto will part ways at the end of the Hidden Inventory Arc and will never walk alongside each other again. In the Phantom Parade OP, myriads of spider lilies are pictured under an ominous sky surrounding Mahito and Pseudo-Geto. The use of these flowers here foreshadows their connection with the far shore, their association with human souls and bodies, and their nefarious schemes involving carnage and death.

-> Cherry Blossom

“And now, I can only imagine my future taken away by a curse. Running and falling, embracing these wounds that won't disappear... The world awaits for this moment.” (Kaikai Kitan, Eve)

The cherry blossom (Prunus) is known as the Japanese cherry and is the unofficial national flower of Japan. Its Japanese name Sakura (桜) has been derived from the word “saku” which means “to bloom”. Its hanakotoba meanings are “beauty of spirit”, grace, chastity, excellent beauty, gentleness, good education and the “transience of life”. In Japan, cherry blossoms are also a symbol of the “beauty of impermanence”—a Shinto concept better known as “mono no aware” (物の哀れ) as their falling petals are a reminder that although life is short, it is beautiful and should be savoured. The Japanese concept of “natsukashii” (懐かしい) likewise emphasizes the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms. This concept refers to the happy-yet-wistful nostalgia for times and things that we will never be able to go back to. We will never get to experience those moments again, just like the ephemeral cherry blossoms, which makes them even more significant. Cherry blossoms bloom from March to April which is the start of the new fiscal year in Japan. As a result of this cherry blossoms have also come to symbolise new beginnings and springtime. Given that feudal Japanese soldiers associated cherry blossoms with honour, discipline, and dignity—falling flowers were thought to be symbolic of a Samurai's death. In Western floriography, cherry blossoms herald the changing of the seasons and symbolise renewal and rebirth. They also symbolise the fleeting nature of life, tenderness, forgiveness, strength, beauty, love, confidence, peace, friendship and gratitude. The Cherry Blossom's association with "happy-yet-wistful nostalgia for times and things that we will never be able to go back to" is reminiscent of both Gojo's and Yuji's carefree high school days before the Hidden Inventory Arc and Shibuya Incident respectively. The transiency of life is a central motif in Jujutsu Kaisen, as being a Jujutsu sorcerer means facing the threat of death around every turn. "No matter how many allies you have around you; when you die, you'll be alone". This line said by Gojo reinforces that one's time in life is finite and that nothing can stop death. Even if you have your loved ones with you at the time of death, they will not accompany you on your journey to the hereafter.

-> Ginkgo

In Japan, ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba) are called ginkyo (銀杏) and symbolise magnificence, longevity, requiem, strength, hope and peace in hanakotoba. In Western floriography, ginkgo trees symbolise solemnity, longevity and requiem. The beauty and symbolism of the ginkgo tree are valued by many European cultures, who associate it with power, resilience, human progress, enlightenment, and memory enhancement. The ginkgo tree also represents renewal as shows off a magnificent colour display each autumn as it sheds its leaves to sprout new ones. In other Asian cultures, ginkgo trees are highly symbolic of longevity, endurance, resiliency, and hope. The ginkgo's symbolic meaning is said to be derived from the tree’s ability to survive under the harshest conditions as well as its long lifespan. When displayed as a single tree, it stands for strength and solitude. Many of Jujutsu Kaisen's characters embody the Ginkgo's symbolic qualities of strength, power, resilience, renewal, and solemnity. Meanwhile, the tree's symbolic meanings of hope and longevity are contradicted by its brutal motifs and numerous tragic deaths.

-> Hydrangea

“Before my goodwill breaks down, I should have told you everything. In a life where night descends and dissolves, The murky feelings flicker in the dim light.” (Akari, Soushi Sakiyama)

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) are known as Ajisai (紫陽花) in Japan. Its meanings in traditional hanakotoba are pride, patience, coldness, heartlessness and temperament. Conversely, the flower is also connected with empathy and apology. In Japanese culture, the blossom has both positive and negative connotations, representing both deep or heartfelt emotion in addition to a fickle or changeable heart. In Western floriography, hydrangeas have both negative meanings—such as heartlessness, boastfulness, and coldness—as well as positive meanings—such as sincerity, honesty, gratitude, heartfelt emotions and deep understanding. The hydrangea's symbolic meanings of pride, patience, coldness, heartlessness, temperament, and a fickle or changeable heart correspond to Gojo's character during the Hidden Inventory Arc and Geto's character post-Hidden Inventory Arc. The flower's connotation of deep or heartfelt compassion and empathy corresponds to Geto's character during the Hidden Inventory Arc and Gojo's character after the Hidden Inventory Arc. Hydrangeas are also associated with gratitude, sincere emotions and deep understanding, all of which characterise Gojo and Geto's friendship.

-> Osmanthus

Sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans ) is also known as orange osmanthus, sweet olive, tea olive and fragrant olive. It is known as Kinmokusei (金木犀) in Japan and symbolizes a “humble and noble person” as well as “first love” in hanakotoba. Contrary to its sweet and wonderful fragrance, this plant only produces small, modest flowers, from which it is supposed to draw its symbolism of humility. The reason osmanthus symbolises nobility is supposed to have originated from the way that rain gracefully scatters the flowers without diminishing their fragrance. Osmanthus also symbolizes love, passion and sensuality in Japanese culture. In Western floriography, osmanthus flowers symbolize love, faithfulness, prosperity, happiness, fortune and protection. Orange osmanthus flowers in particular symbolize joy, optimism and serenity. Osmanthus flowers also symbolize honesty, spiritual enlightenment, elegance and beauty. The Osmanthus flower’s meanings of joy, serenity, optimism, happiness, faithfulness and good fortune encapsulate the carefreeness of Gojo and Riko’s school days before the Hidden Inventory Arc. Its symbolic meanings of faithfulness, happiness, purity, beauty and optimism resonate with Riko’s character. While its symbolic meanings of spiritual enlightenment, honesty, elegance, protection, nobility and good fortune resonate with Gojo’s character.

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[I didn't go into much depth here since I wanted to keep things brief—because I know my other posts have been somewhat wordy lately... Please feel free to leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section. Also, I added new information that I missed to my "JJK OP4 Traditional Symbolism" post, so check that out if interested.]

If you liked this post, you should check out my other hanakotoba posts… I've created a convenient directory so you can locate them all without having to browse through my entire blog.]

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cephei-ea · 2 years

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Character/Series List!

Welcome to my character/series list! This list consists of characters, webcomics, manga/manhua, anime and tv shows I am willing to write for!

Webtoons:

Unholy Blood-

Hayan Park Euntae Hwang Vael/Baal ! Lucian Mamon Yohan seo ! Father Michael

In the Bleak Midwinter (unfinished)-

Omega Anya

Purple Hyacinth-

Kieran White ! Lauren Sinclair Kym Ladell William Hawks Belladonna Lukas Randall Lila Desroses

I Love Yoo (unfinished)-

Yeong Gi Hirahara ! Kousuke Hirahara ! Hansuke Hirahara Randulph Hirahara Dieter Becker-Wulff Yoo sisters Jayce Yu Jing Min-Hyuk Park Soushi Toyoshima

Sirens Lament-

Ian ! Lyra Shon Aleah Kori Emilia Tua Pele

Scorching Romance-

Aspen Ember Harry !

Devil Number 4-

#313 #4/Saho ! Hana Yoon #2 #3 Mika!

UnOrdinary (unfinished)-

John ! Seraphina Arlo Blyke Isen Rei

Unlovable Replacement-

Chiko Dyer ! November May Millie Young Nook Pierce

Eaternal Nocturnal-

Dae Jae Eve

Anime:

Fairy Tail-

Natsu Dragneel Lucy Heartfilia Erza Scarlet Jellal Fernandes ! Juvia Locksar ! Gray Fullbuster ! Levi McGarden Gajeel Redfox Zeref Dragneel Mavis Vermillion Yuri Dreyar Mystogan Romeo Conbolt Wendy Marvell Loke Freid Justine Mira Strauss Laxus Dreyar Cana Alberona Gildarts Clive

Attack on Titan-

Levi Ackerman ! Eren Jeager ! Mikasa Ackerman Armin Arlet Jean Kristein Annie Leonhart Hange Zoe Connie Springer Reiner Braun Erwin Smith

Bungou Stray Dogs (unfinished)-

Dazai Osamu ! Chuuya Nakahara Akiko Yosano Ranpo Edogawa Atsushi Nakajima

Tokyo Revengers (unfinished)!!!-

(Mikey) Sano Manjiro ! Draken Ryuguji Baji Keisuke ! Chifuyu Matsuno Kakucho Rindou Haitani ! Ran Haitani Sanzu Haruchiyo ! Kazutora Hanemiya Naoto Tachibana

Haikyuu (unfinished)-

Kageyama Tobio Sakusa Kiyoomi ! Suna Rintarou ! Kuroo Tetsurou Kiyoko Shimizu Koutarou bokuto Keiji Akashi Toru Oikawa ! Tsukishima Kei Ukai Keishin Ushijima Wakatoshi Kenma Kozume ! Nishinoya Yu Iwaizumi Hajime Miya Atsumu Miya Osamu

Saiki K-

Saiki Kusuo ! Aren Kuboyasu Metori Saiko Saiki Kusuke

Noragami (unfinished)-

Yato ! Yukine Hiyori Iki Bishamon Kazuma Ebisu Nora Daikoku

Jujutsu Kaisen (unfinished)-

Gojo Satoru ! Itadori Yuuji Fushigurou Megumi Fushigurou Toji Choso ! Getou Suguru ! Nobara Kugisaki Toge Inumaki ! Yuta Okkotsu Maki Zenin Kento Nanami Sukuna

Blue Spring Ride-

Mabuchi (Tanaka) Kou ! Futaba Yoshioka Toma Kikuchi Kominato Aya

The Promised Neverland-

Ray ! Norman Emma

Chivalry of a Failed Knight-

Ikki Kurogane

Blue Exorcist-

Okumura Rin ! Shura Kirigakure Shiro Fujimoto Okumura Yukio

Assassination Classroom-

Tadaomi Karasuma Karma Akabane! Irina Jelavic Itona

In/Spectre-

Sakuragawa Kurou ! Sakuragawa Rikka Iwanaga Kotoko ! Saki Yumihara

Demon Slayer (unfinished)

Uzui Tengen Tomioka Giyuu Iguro Obanai Shinazugawa Sanemi Kocho Shinobu Rengoku Kyojuro Kamaboko Gonpachirou Zenitsu Agatsuma Inosuke Hashibira Kibutsuji Muzan Kamaboko Nezuko Upper Rank 3 Upper Rank 6

Tv Shows and Video Games:

Final Fantasy VII REMAKE-

Cloud strife !

Reno

Aerith Gainsborough

Zack Fair

Tseng

Biggs

Rufus Shinra

Tifa Lockhart

Genshin Impact-

Tartaglia (Childe) !

Diluc Ragnvindr !

Kaeya Alberich

Zhongli (Morax)

Xiao !

Dansleif !

Aether

Lumine !

Itto Arataki

Beidou

Ningguang

Albedo

Bennett

Eula

Ganyu

Gorou

Hu Tao

Jean Gunnhildr

Kaedehara Kazuha

Thoma

Kamisato Ayato

Kamisato Ayaka

Kujou Sara

Raiden Shogun !

Razor

Rosaría

Sangonomia Kokomi

Shikanoin Shenhe

Heizou

Sucrose

Yae Miko

Dottore

Pantalone

Scaramouche !

Love Link-

Austin Russo

Mamoru Itto !

Julien Alexandre

Theo Onasis

Salvatore Luciano

The Arrow (unfinished)-

Oliver Queen !

John Diggle

Felicity Smoak

The Flash (unfinished)

Barry Allen

Cisco Ramon

Harry Wells !

H.R. Wells

Eobard Thawn (original or Harrison Wells body)

Eddie Thawn

Wally West

Kaitlin Snow

Leonard Snart (Captain Cold) !

Hunter Zoloman !

Cynthia (Gypsy)

Ralph Dibny

Avatar The Last Airbender-

Zuko

Sokka

Katara

Aang

Toph

Azula

Princess Yue

Mai

Miraculous Ladybug-

Adrien Agreste (Cat Noir)

Marinette Dupain-Cheng (Ladybug)

Luka Couffaine

Tale of The Nine Tailed-

Lee Rang !!

Lee Yeon

Ki Yu-Ri

Koo Shin-joo

Imugi

Yi Ah-Eum !

Ragnarok (Netflix tv)-

Magne

Saxa

Fjor

The Glory-

Moon Dong-eun

Ha Do-Yeong

Son Myeong-oh

Joo Yeo-jeong

Jeon Jae-joon

Lee Sa-ra

Choi Hye-jeong

Individual People:

BTS (individual members)

Kang Sae-byeok

Venom

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cloud-of-wishes · 10 days

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🎵6 songs on repeat🎵

Tagged by @littleberrybat ⭐

1. I listen to this so much that it's probably gonna be on the first spot for my Spotify Wrapped this year.

2. Currently in JJK brainrot stage.

3. Do I need to say more? 2006 was Gojo's first and last blue spring of youth *ugly sobbing*

4. I just want all of them to be happy.

5. Gives me the illusion that I am in love with someone.

6. I just discovered this gem a few months ago. Apparently it's a really popular wedding song.

I don't know who to tag because I don't really interact much with other users 🥺 thanks for the tag again @littleberrybat 💕

#Spotify

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greycaelum · 2 years

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Gojo Satoru X OC [Tsuchimikado Seina]

(Limitless Series)

[Note: Oct 31, I give you—]

Beyond

"Gojo Satoru will never come back."

I know, over the months I'm well aware my better half already departed to the land of dead. And he died alone.

I cradle the small bundle in my arms wrapped in soft baby blanket. Tiny fingers poking out to reach for me.

'Toru... Our wish came true. It's just that why did you have to go first?

"Mistress, the last barriers has been breached. Please, you have to leave this place with the Young Master." Hishamaru, my ever trusted tenko fox shikigami shield me away from the cold wind of the night.

"Soushi, it means mutual affection. Satoru and I picked that name for you, love." I stare at our baby, so delicate and precious. Even before you were born, your Father and I have long prayed for you.

"Mistress, it's not the time for that. Come, I already prepared a passage for you and the Young Master away from this place."

"To where exactly?" I look up to my familiar who's unable to provide me answer.

Shaking my head I stroke the delicate cheeks of my son, my beloved son.

"The whole of Japan is already infested with curse and continuously spreading to the nearest country. There's no more place to flee to Hishamaru."

Gojo Satoru is dead. The balance of good and evil is now in shambles.

"Mama and Papa loves you so much that all we want us for you to live a good life unlike ours, Soushi." Cradling him close, I revelled to the warmth of life flowing in him.

"Seina-san! It's dangerous here, please run!" A panting Megumi barged in my chambers.

Beckoning Hishamaru, reluctantly I extended to him the bundle with my son and stood up to put on my shrine maiden's clothes.

"Take care of him for me and Satoru." I look at Megumi, the teen who's barely a legal adult—who I raised with his sister with Satoru is now left to do the same for my son.

Satoru did his job. I must do mine as well. Our son doesn't have to carry the burden we did. My husband and I are more than enough.

"Where are you going? You just gave birth!" Hishamaru protested grabbing me back.

I've stalled more than enough. Satoru bought me and our son enough time.

"I order you, protect my son." Just as his master's commands, Hishamaru is unable to break my binding.

"Please never forget to tell Soushi how much we love him. If ever he asked why we left him, tell him we never left, and we'll meet again in the better place and better time." Megumi solemnly nod.

With one last kiss to my son's forehead and aching heart I left the estate and never look back.

I find myself in the lowest part of Jujutsu Tech—Tomb of the Stars—where all the barriers protecting Japan is based.

"Tengen..." No answer from the old friend. He's almost a curse by now and I cannot risk touching him or else I might exorcise him.

"Did the stars tell you to do this?" He raspy voice echoed to my hearing as I walk to the center platform where an altar is long prepared.

"There's a dying tiger. Will you save it or not?"

Laying down the cold stone I stare at the faint light above. All I ever wished was to live a good life with my husband and child. Satoru gave me happiness, and my son gave me strength. In that short time, my heart found peace.

"If you save it, the tiger would eat the critters in the mountain. To save one life in exchange for hundreds."

But that happiness is short-lived. Because Satoru and I have our duties.

"If you don't use kindness the right way it will hurt many. Mercy isn't saving one life. Saving hundred of lives is not mercy either. Saving everybody, that it mercy." Tengen finished and I close my eyes feeling my divine energy flowing out of me.

It will summon the Twelve Heavenly Generals to purify Japan—the root of the disaster—in exchange for me.

This is my obligation and I'm going to fulfill it.

I am not merciful, the truth is I'm selfish. I'm more than ready to throw my life if it means securing a better future for our son. The reason I'm here is to ensure Soushi would never suffer the way Satoru and I have to sacrifice our lives.

He just needs to live simply and away from all the grief of Jujutsu.

"Ahhh, I wish we could have a meal as a family even just for once." I smiled letting tears of regret fall.

Satoru... I'm coming with you. Soushi... Mama and Papa will always watch over you.

Years later...

"Six Eyes must not exist within two person at the same time."

The white haired boy frowned at the words of the gatekeeper.

"Then take my Six Eyes." The boy shrug earning a sigh from the gatekeeper who place his dried hands above the eyes of the young boy.

"Traveling across time is a taboo. I cannot guarantee you will meet the person you wish to see. Why must you go in this perilous travel?" It intrigues a timekeeper like him how this little boy found the gap between time and isn't one bit afraid at the thought of getting lost in the void of nothingness and not coming back.

"I want to meet my Mother and Father..."

Determined eyes stare to the void, knowing what he's seeking is beyond.

—GreyCaelum

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