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hatosaur · 1 year

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ohhhhhh i love the older ellie you drew!!! is there any particular meanings to her tattoos? i spotted the little lamb and wondered if it was a nod to the lamb she sees at the farm?

yes!! on her right shoulder are hydrangeas, which i'm 90% sure are the flowers on joel's grave. i headcanon them to be his favorite! i'll admit, i didn't take into account the meaning of the flowers until late in, but blue hydrangeas in particular have strong associations with regret, remorse, and apology, but also in other cultures, gratitude and understanding. the dual meaning works really well, i think! both ellie's regret in regards to her relationship with joel and her gratitude towards him.

the one on her left shoulder is an adaptation of the pin joel gives her at the museum. i think she'd 100% get a space tattoo and the design for this would definitely mean a lot to her.

and of course, the stick n poke lamb! it's dedicated to dina and jj. it's more loose in meaning, not so much referring to their time at the farm because i imagine it'd be a tumultuous memory, but moreso to use it as a symbol for the family. there are tons of meanings behind lambs as a symbol but some that stick out are sacrifice (dina's and ellie's both), forgiveness (dina to ellie), herd behavior (sticking together!), and of course purity. the lamb is also just a really good symbol for jj's role in the story.

they're all based on an older design for an au (one where ellie stays away), which had way more fleshed out tattoos that were much more in memorium than these, but the meanings were much the same, save for the forgiveness:

not pictured also from these old designs is a bottle on her wrist dedicated to jesse.

#asks #my art #talkies #tlou #ellie williams #butch #you can really tell the main difference between my old art and new art is that i figured out that white ppl can tan #butch ellie

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just-sp-in-inginthevoid · 10 months

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Flowers in Brahman (and what flower could have been Takeomi’s)

The easiest to figure out are the cherry blossoms for Senju; they’re easy to see since Senju has a close-up wearing her uniform and her image color is cherry blossom pink.

In Japan, cherry blossoms symbolize optimist, the fleeting nature of life and is a symbol of death and rebirth. Although it doesn’t seem official, cherry blossoms are Japan national flowers and have a great importance in their culture, Hanami being the best-known example.

For Wakasa and Benkei, since I’m not an expert in flowers I did my best but I might be wrong.

Wakasa seems to have camelias on his sleeves. Although red camelias symbolize love (in both the western world and japan), this is not what Wakui was going for with it. In Japan, camelias are known for their ‘noble death’ since they seem to behead themselves when they die. Yoshitsune no Minamoto born Ushiwakamaru (the irl man and myth Wakui based Wakasa on) is believed to have committed sepukku after being surrounded by enemies – sparing himself an honorableness death.

Benkei may have chrysanthemums. In Japan, they symbolize ‘imperial’ is they’re yellow or ‘truth’ if they’re white, they’re also a symbol of the imperial family. Something that should also made a nod to the irl Benkei who is said to have fought Yoshitsune’s enemies (while he was committing sepukku) and who was Yoshitune’s retainer; and chrysanthemums are also known to symbolize loyalty.

As for Takeomi, who has a dragon (or two)…

The reason behind that is that he can’t let go of Black Dragon and unlike Wakasa and Benkei he sees Brahman as that – Black Dragon but under a knew name and without Shinichiro to guide them. Still, if he didn’t, what would have been his flower?

Obviously it’s only a speculation, a supposition, but I think hydrangeas would be a great candidate. First of all, they symbolize pride, and second, they represent the rainy season and, well, ‘Rain Bringer’. Hydrangeas need a lot of water as well (‘hydrangea’ means ‘water vessel’ in Greek and ‘ajisai’ means ‘water drinker’ in Japanese).

Various websites don’t say the same thing about hydrangeas meaning in the western world so I can’t talk about it without thinking I’m wrong but one thing is sure – they symbolize heartfelt emotions, whether they be positive (gratitude, love, perseverance/patience…) or negative (arrogance, boastfulness, cold-hearted…). Some says that blue hydrangeas represent feelings of remorse and apologies but also deep gratitude and understanding. It can also be used to express regret and ask for forgiveness.

/!\ EDIT /!\

I most likely got it wrong !!! Benkei's flowers are lotus flowers, not chrysanthemums !

Meaning : purity (of the body and mind), chastity, and a whole other bunch of spiritual things (such as pink lotus flower symbolizing Buddha)

I guess it can fit irl Benkei since he used to be a monk?

Edit 2:

I dont know anymore

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strawberry-soot · 1 year

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✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ♠️DEUCE BIRTHDAY SSR FLOWER ANALYSIS* ♠️*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

*Mandatory reminder that I’m no flower specialist, which means these are all very subjective opinions. Take everything with a grain of salt!

Poppy anemones, also known as windflowers, symbolize loyalty and the fragility of life – with its name referring to either the wind that helps blow the flowers open, or their susceptibility to wind. The blue color gives them the meaning of protection (against evil), though anemones in general are known to provoke feelings of expectation and excitement. They’re one of the flowers that open during daytime, but close again at night, so they’re ideal gifts for those coming of age, or currently about to start a new chapter in their life.

Deuce has blue hydrangeas, which carry the meaning of forgiveness, rejection, and regret, and are typically gifted when you’re looking to apologize, or to symbolize a new starting point. In Europe and the Victorian Flower Language they’re symbols of arrogance and boastfulness, but nowadays, they’re more commonly understood to show understanding, gratitude, or even as a way to express your concern for the recipients’ feelings (which is derived from their Japanese meaning).

Blue carnations are relatively new flowers that don’t grow naturally, and thus don’t have much history. However, they’re associated with peace, truth, and devotion. Carnations in general are synonymous for affectionate feelings for someone loved and adored. They’re a symbol of distinction, creativity, and uniqueness – and a popular gift for Mother’s Day. (Interestingly, in the Netherlands they’re associated with defiance and rebellion.)

The gentiana scabra in his bouquet represent justice, accuracy and victory because of its upward flowering shape. Another reading is that of lonely love, or loving someone who is sorrowful, or that of chastity.

Cornflowers are symbols of reliability, anticipation, prosperity, devotion, tenderness, and love. Depending on what color you believe Deuce’s flowers to be (because color-picking in photoshop has revealed them to be a lovely indigo – so exactly between blue and purple): blue cornflowers carry an additional meaning of hope, and striving for the unattainable, while their purple variation symbolizes power and dignity.

The small, white flowers in Deuce’s bouquet are either lupines or larkspurs. Lupines are used to symbolize growth and change, strength and protection, as well as transformation and renewal. They represent a passion for life and different experiences, and inner strength since they’re resilient and durable and one of the few flowers that can grow in any soil. White lupines also stand for self-sacrifice, selflessness and forgiveness, and are symbols of compassion for others. Although highly subjective, many believe lupines to be astrologically connected to the signs of Gemini or Cancer (with Deuce being a Gemini). Larkspurs, on the other hand, are symbolic of swiftness, strong bonds, and a beautiful spirit. They’re associated with lightheartedness and youth, as well as a desire for lightness, or simply a pure heart. White larkspurs are typically seen as symbols of happiness, pride, and joy.

Clovers are signs of protection and are believed to be charms against negativity and hexes. They’re closely associated with good fortune and luck, but can also carry the meaning of success, fidelity, joyfulness, and lightheartedness.

Naturally, these are only my un-educated guesses, but feel free to let me know if I got anything wrong/what flowers I might’ve missed.

#twisted wonderland #twst #twst spoilers #twst birthday #bloom birthday #broomquet #deuce spade #twst deuce #flower reading #flower analysis

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seekers-who-are-lovers · 1 year

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The first things I noticed in the new preview teaser are the hydrangeas. ( x )

Now, having been more than two years in the “Kuroshitsuji” fandom, it has severely taught me to pay attention to flowers and their language/significance. Yana Toboso loves to elaborate her background and illustrations through floriography in conveying the meaning/depth/intention of a particular scenario or a character.

Or it could be that the writers and director just throw in the flowers on this mise-en-scène just for the heck of it.

In Victorian England, Englishmen sent hydrangeas to those women who rejected them as a sign of “frigidity mockery.” Because of this practise, they believed that when a woman grew hydrangeas in her garden it meant that she would soon be a spinster. ( x )

Of course, this is just a guess when it comes to this anime. Because in Japan, not only they are heavily cultivated, but they also carry a different connotation.

Long ago, in the land of the rising sun, it is said that an emperor was so busy running errands and businesses that he neglected a maiden that he loves deeply. To make it up to her, he gave her blue hydrangeas as a symbol of his sincere apology and gratitude. ( x )

What do blue hydrangeas mean?

Blue hydrangeas have a meaning of forgiveness, rejection and regret. So, while they may be super pretty, they don’t have the happiest meaning. We’ve all been in an argument with someone and said something we’ve immediately regretted, and if you’re looking to apologise, then blue hydrangeas are a great starting point. ( x )

We saw Kazuki in front of a flower shop. And he definitely feels regret and, possibly, guilt. The desire to apologise to his late wife’s family, but how about the purple ones?

Purple hydrangeas carries the meaning of desire for deep understanding towards someone. It is often gifted during the fourth wedding anniversary of a couple. It is also represented by pride, royalty and gracefulness across different cultures so it is ideal to be gifted as a sign of appreciation to your partner after four years of marriage.

Are hydrangeas Yuzu’s favourite flowers? Are they connected to his relationship with Rei? Or are they connected to the woman, Karin, who showed up at Kyu-chan’s coffeehouse? She has a mole on her left lower lip.

My suspicion is that she might be the beneficiary of the money K sets aside. She could be related to Kazuki’s late wife’s family, a twin sister or sister? The most important question is: is she a friend or a foe? One way or another they have to introduce her. “She’s” been briefly mentioned in the first and second episodes like Chekhov’s gun. And that gun has to be shot sooner than later.

#buddy daddies #buddy daddies spoilers #buddy daddies misc #kazuki kurusu #karin-chan #buddy daddies speculation #buddy daddies floriography #yana toboso #buddy daddies wall of text #kazuki kurusu files

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seirclys · 2 years

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ML Flower Meanings in VADD Chapter 90

In leaked screenshots of Chapter 90, where they announce the placements of the hunting competition's participants, the four MLs— Derrick, Reynold, Winter, and Callisto— are shown surrounded by flowers.

Of course, all of us know that SUOL-nim is fond of putting small details into her work(and I make my English teachers proud by overanalyzing things), so here's a quick breakdown of the flowers and their meanings.

Derrick Eckhart: Blue Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are a multitude of species, the majority of which are native to East Asia. Their name comes from two Greek words, which together mean "water vessel". This refers to the shape of the flowers, but can also be to this genus's tendency to need a lot of water. Hydrangea colors can be all over the place due to soil pH, and in theme with that, they have varied meanings, especially when taking into account different cultures.

Blue Hydrangeas symbolize regret, apologies, and forgiveness.

This could mean that Derrick is regretting how he treated Penelope and is trying to ask for her forgiveness(unlikely, but let a girl dream). Perhaps it can also be Penelope's regret in trusting Derrick during the trial, and him immediately blowing that chance to high heaven and into hell the second he opened his mouth.

Sidenote: I originally thought they were chrysanthemums because I got blinded by ML sparkles. (I need to sleep.) I'll add my original explanation for chrysanthemums below.

Blue Chrysanthemums, which I thought Derrick was depicted with, symbolize a love that is over and how the person has gotten over the pain.

It could be referring to how Penelope no longer trusts Derrick as of the end of Season 2, and how she has decided his route to be unviable.

Blue is also the color that Derrick is associated with throughout the novel: his ribbon, his clothes, and not to mention, the teaser image dropped during the series' release countdown.

Reynold Eckhart: Pink Roses

Roses are a ubiquitous sight in any situation that necessitates. With over 300 species and tens of thousands of human-bred variations, roses can have many different appearances and meanings. Even a difference in the shade can have a new meaning.

Reynold is shown with pale pink roses in the background. The specific variety is unknown, but it looks like a Belinda's Dream Rose or a Royal Highness Rose to me. Both of them have the pale pink color and classic rose shape(which I have no idea whether or not there's a rose species for that common shape) and also the petals curl down and form semi-triangular shapes.

Belinda's Dream on the left, Royal Highness on the right

Light pink roses convey a sense of femininity, grace, and comfort. They convey gratitude and sympathy.

Perhaps, like with Derrick, the pink rose symbolizes Penelope and Reynold's emotions towards each other. Gratitude towards him for believing her during the trial, and Reynold's comfort and sympathy towards his sister.

Pink is also the color Reynold is associated with: not just in his hair color, but also in promotional images as well.

For novel readers, we know that Reynold's affection indicator turned pink and that the colors share meaning with rose colors(at least speculated to be so).

Callisto Regulus: Red Roses

Again, as with Reynold's section, roses are ubiquitous and have many different meanings. I'm not sure about the rose variety, but they look to be the same 3D asset.

However, I would like to take a shot in the dark and say the red roses in his panel are Chrysler Imperial Roses or Super Hero Roses.

Chrysler Imperial Roses I chose for the way their blooms are tight with the outer petals being looser and curling in to form triangular petals. They are said to have thick stems with noticeable thorns.

Super Hero Roses are not as tight, but share the triangular petal curls and have bright oval-shaped leaves. They also look very overexposed when photographed because of their brightness.

Super Hero roses on the left, Chrysler Imperial Roses on the right

Unlike Reynold's pink roses, Callisto's red blooms are seen with rose thorns, something that was overlaid with Eckles' introduction in the beginning chapters of the manhwa, denoting his danger.

Red roses symbolize love, passion, commitment, faithfulness, and loyalty. They denote reciprocated romantic love and a strong relationship.

Unlike Reynold, I think Callisto's roses are mostly his feelings towards Penelope, and no, I'm not saying this as a Callisto main.

Throughout the story and in the future of the manhwa, Callisto is steadfast in his loyalty to Penelope, committed and faithful to his love for her. Of course, those who have read the novel also know that Callisto is the endgame ML, and his gauge color becomes red.

(I'm sorry I somehow wrote so much for Callisto even though he was supposed to have the least— Reynold already had the explanation about roses)

Winter Verdandi: Wisteria

Wisteria is a vining shrub and member of the pea family. They can come in various shades of purple, white, or red. They can have many different meanings, but symbolize romance in the cultures where they are native.

It's seen as a symbol of everlasting wisdom because they can grow for over a century, and their sprawling vines represent the continual search for knowledge.

Mauve wisteria means "passion, hidden beauty, intellect and wit, and devotion".

Lavender wisteria conveys "delicateness, refinement, grace, wealth, and royalty."

White wisteria, which can be seen in the panel, implies "healing, purity, health, youth, rebirth, and mourning."

In Korea, wisteria symbolizes a devotion that transcends death.

In VADD, Winter has a secret identity as an information broker and a wizard. The continual search for knowledge and eternal wisdom is something that is characteristic of Winter. He's also one of the most refined and gentlemanly of the MLs.

Fans of the novel will know that Winter rewound time and is the cause for the time loops, all to let the original Penelope have another chance at defeating Leila.

The white wisteria may primarily mean "rebirth", tying back into the time loop that he created.

#lysia's posts #scrutinies #villains are destined to die #vadd #death is the only ending for a villainess #death is the only ending for the villainess #ditoeftv #derrick eckhart #reynold eckhart #callisto regulus #winter verdandi

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giftmyemotions · 11 months

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What flowers should I buy to give an "I'm sorry" message?

When words fail to express your remorse, flowers can speak volumes and serve as a heartfelt gesture to convey your "I'm sorry" message. If you're searching for the perfect flowers to apologize and seek forgiveness, look no further than Gift My Emotions, an online platform that offers a wide range of I Am Sorry flowers. Here are some flower recommendations that can effectively convey your sincere apology:

Pink Carnations: Carnations are known for their beauty and symbolism. Pink carnations, in particular, represent gratitude and admiration. By presenting pink carnations, you express your appreciation for the person you are apologizing to and convey a genuine sense of regret.

Forget-Me-Nots: As the name suggests, forget-me-nots symbolize memories, true love, and sincere apologies. These delicate blue flowers carry a powerful message, reminding the recipient of the connection you share and your desire to mend any hurt feelings.

Sunflowers: Bright and cheery, sunflowers can convey a heartfelt apology with their warm and vibrant presence. Sunflowers represent loyalty and adoration. By gifting sunflowers, you express your commitment to making amends and reaffirm your genuine affection for the person you're apologizing to.

Delicate Daisies: Daisies are often associated with innocence, purity, and new beginnings. Their simplicity and charm make them a suitable choice when seeking forgiveness. By presenting daisies, you communicate your remorse and the hope for a fresh start in your relationship.

Purple Hydrangeas: Hydrangeas are beautiful and versatile flowers that can convey a sincere apology. Purple hydrangeas, in particular, symbolize understanding, gratitude, and heartfelt emotions. By offering purple hydrangeas, you express your understanding of the situation and your gratitude for the opportunity to make things right.

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Remember, apologizing is not just about the flowers, but about acknowledging your mistake, showing genuine remorse, and making a sincere effort to improve. The choice of flowers serves as a thoughtful complement to your apology, representing your desire to heal and strengthen your relationship.

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starfirexuchiha · 3 years

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The Flower Meanings behind each P5R Flower Keychain Merch

After pre-ordering the P5R flower keychain merch, I decided delve into the flower meanings that each PT character is associated with in the new flower keychain merch.

I’m going to research into the Hanakotoba (花言葉) meaning of these flowers, the English meanings, and the relevant flower essences to hopefully get the right information. Then I’ll try to connect how they relate to the characters. Understand that what I’ll say may not be 100% right, because this is my own interpretation.

The flower meanings I gotten are based on the Japanese websites and English websites that I looked into. THIS IS GOING TO BE A VERY LONG POST so please excuse any potential grammar mistakes I may have made.

If I ever have time, I might make separate posts for each Phantom Thief regarding the history, folklore and meta of their flowers.

Ren Amamiya - Red China Asters & White Daisies

China Asters are called 蝦夷菊 (Ezogiku) or in Katakana, エゾギク in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) China Asters in general mean:

追憶 (Recollection)

私はあなたを想うでしょう (I will think of you)

変化 (Change / Shapeshift)

信じる恋 (Believing in Love)

貞節 (Fidelity)

And Red China Asters in particular mean:

変化を好む (I prefer change)

The English meaning of these Asters are:

Patience

Elegance

Daintiness (Gentle and Kind personality)

Afterthought (Remembering someone who is no longer with you / Thinking if things should have happened differently)

Love of variety

And the Red color in an Aster is the color of passion that expresses strong emotions towards these meanings.

So basically China Asters mean Change and Recollection (Remembering something/someone), and “私はあなたを想うでしょう (I will think of you)”.

Note: There are 2 different classifications of Aster flowers. One is the Shion (シオン) Aster. The other is the China (エゾギク) Aster. There is no such thing as a red Shion Aster. China Asters on the other hand, comes with a variety of colors including red. Therefore, the red asters are China Asters.

Shion Asters tend to have the meaning: “君を忘れない (I won’t forget you)”. China Asters tend to have a similar meaning which is: "私はあなたを想うでしょう (I will think of you)”. This indicates remembering someone who is no longer with you, or when they are far away and separated from you. It seems that Asters in general involve remembering someone and not wanting to forget them.

How this connects to Ren:

Since Red Asters in particular mean “change”, I think this refers to how Ren is a “shapeshifter” (from the Beneath the Mask song), since he is a WildCard user who uses different personas and masks. I think the “変化を好む (I prefer change) ” meaning refers to how Ren wanted to reform society as a Phantom Thief.

China Asters in general also mean “recollection”, I think this refers to what happened between Ren and Akechi. Ren deeply regretted how he wasn’t able to save Akechi in the engine room and wanted things to happen differently between them (Like peacefully playing chess with Akechi in his room in the “Bad Ending”). For Akechi to be present and by his side...that was his wish in the dream world. This can also refer to how Akechi said “If only we had met a few years earlier...”. Recollection is also connected to the "私はあなたを想うでしょう (I will think of you)” meaning. Ren still remembers his promise with Akechi, even after the dream world ended. Akechi was separated from him twice but Ren still carries Akechi’s glove with him, thinking of him.

The meaning of these flowers are probably connected to the meaning of Akechi’s Forget-Me-Nots that I will mention later in this post.

Daisies are called 雛菊 (Hinagiku) or just デイジー (Daisy) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Daisies in general mean:

純潔 (Innocence / Purity)

美人 (Beautiful person)

平和 (Peace / Harmony)

希望 (Hope)

And White Daisies in particular mean:

無邪気 (Innocent)

The English meanings of these Daisies are:

Innocence

New Beginnings

Purity

Harmony

If the Daisy color is White then that specifically means “Innocence” and “Purity”.

How this connects to Ren:

Ren has his own sense of justice and righteousness, and he believes that what he’s doing is for the greater good. He is the Trickster who brings hope and drives away ruin. Shido falsely accused Ren of assault even though Ren’s innocent. He gotten a criminal record even though he is innocent. Ren started off as a misunderstood hero... and yeah I guess Ren is pretty good-looking too “美人 (Beautiful person)” lol.

Ryuji Sakamoto - Sunflowers & Red Ace Hydrangeas

Sunflowers are called 向日葵 (Himawari) or in katakana ヒマワリ in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Sunflowers mean:

私はあなただけを見つめる (I only have my eyes on you)

あなたを幸福にする (I will make you happy)

崇拝 (Admiration / Adoration)

光輝 (Brightness)

あなたは素晴らしい (You are amazing)

偽りの富 (False Riches)

The English meanings of these Sunflowers are:

Adoration

Faithfulness

Loyalty

Joy & Happiness

So basically Sunflowers mean admiring someone or adoring someone and it also means happiness.

How this connects to Ryuji:

Ryuji is Ren’s best friend, and he also greatly admires Ren for being the leader of the Phantom Thieves. Ryuji is also the type of guy who is loud, cheerful, and optimistic. This can connect to brightness and happiness.

Hydrangeas are called 紫陽花 (Ajisai) or in katakana アジサイ in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Hydrangeas mean:

高慢 (Boastfulness / Arrogance)

冷酷 (Ruthlessness / Cold-Hearted)

謝罪 (Apology)

The English meanings of Hydrangeas are:

Gratitude

Honest Emotions

Vanity

Boastfulness

Desire for forgiveness

Regret

In Japan, Hydrangeas are usually used to express apology for bad behavior. That’s why negative words like 冷酷 (Ruthlessness / Cold-Hearted) and 高慢 (Boastfulness / Arrogance) are associated with it. It’s to apologize for behaving like that.

How this connects to Ryuji:

Ryuji is a delinquent and a troublemaker. However, he’s also the type to apologize for the things he messed up on. One example is Ryuji feeling sorry for his mother because attacking Kamoshida ruined his chances of making things easier for her (like getting an athletic scholarship). Another example is the 3rd Semester where he deeply apologizes to Ren for abandoning him to enjoy the dream world. For 高慢 (Boastfulness / Arrogance), Ryuji wanted to have more fame and recognition as the Phantom Thieves were becoming more popular, but that was until the Okumura incident.

Ann Takamaki - Red Roses & Strawberry Blossoms

“A Beautiful Rose has thorns!” - Ann

Roses are called 薔薇 (Bara) or they can be just called ローズ (Rose) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Roses in general mean:

愛 (Love)

美 (Beauty)

And Red Roses in particular mean:

あなたを愛してます (I love you)

愛情 (Love / Affection)

美 (Beauty)

情熱 (Passion)

熱烈な恋 (Passionate Love)

The English meanings of Red Roses are pretty much the same: Passionate Love, Romance, and Beauty. Roses are the most well-known flowers across the world.

How this connects to Ann:

Ann is associated with the Lovers Arcana. Ann’s phantom thief attire is also associated around the themes of beauty, lust, and love. This is because her Persona is Carmen, who is a Femme Fatale (An attractive and seductive woman, especially one who is likely to cause distress or disaster to a man who becomes involved with her). Like what Ann said in battle: “A Beautiful Rose has thorns!“

Strawberries are called 苺 (Ichigo) in Japan.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Strawberry Blossoms mean:

尊重と愛情 (Love and Respect)

幸福な家庭 (Happy Family)

あなたは私を喜ばせる (You please me)

先見の明 (Foresight)

完全なる善 (Perfect Goodness)

The English meanings of Strawberry Blossoms are:

Perfection

Righteousness

Spring / Rebirth

So basically Strawberry Blossoms mean perfection, love, and righteousness.

The essence of a Strawberry Blossom can help those who are going through a mental loop of fear and anxiety. For people who are worrying themselves to exhaustion and tears.

How this connects to Ann:

Ann is very kind, compassionate, and also cheerful when she’s with the Phantom Thieves. When it comes to “righteousness“, Ann has moral values and tends to reflect on whether her’s or the PT’s actions are right or wrong. She also has a strong desire to help those in need. I think “perfection” connects to how Ann is confidant about her physical appearance, but she also wants to be mentally strong and confidant like the female villains she watched.

The essence of a Strawberry Blossom (a mental loop of fear and anxiety) could connect to what Ann was going through during the Kamoshida arc. She worries a lot about Shiho, and was unfortunately put into a situation where she had to deal with Kamoshida’s threats and sexual harassment. This is because she feared that Shiho would lose her position in the volleyball team. This situation was so stressful that she suddenly had to talk to Ren about it at the station.

Yusuke Kitagawa - Nemophilas & Lily of the Valleys

Nemophilas (aka Baby Blue Eyes) are called 瑠璃唐草 (Rurikarakusa) or just ネモフィラ (Nemophila) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Nemophilas mean:

どこでも成功 (Success everywhere)

あなたを許す (I forgive you)

可憐 (Sweet)

The English meanings of Nemophilas are pretty much the same: Victory and Success.

However...

Nemophilas have essences for anyone who during their childhood, had lack of support from their father figure or had issues with their father figure.

How this connects to Yusuke:

Sure the “success” meaning could probably connect to Yusuke trying to succeed his art career, but I think the Nemophila essence meaning connects to him more. Yusuke did have a father figure in his childhood who is Madarame. Madarame adopted him shortly after his mother’s death. He became corrupted by his distorted desires and treated Yusuke as a tool to help bolster his fame and riches. Yusuke had issues with Madarame‘s abuse and eventually fought against him in the Metaverse.

However Yusuke still have this conflicting case of Stockholm Syndrome towards Madarame and it shows during the 3rd semester. In the dream world, part of Yusuke’s wish was to have Madarame be a supporting and sincere father figure towards him. This can connect to the Nemophila meaning of “feeling supported and loved, especially by male figures”.

One of the birth flower dates for Nemophilas is January 28th, which is Yusuke’s birthday. So these flowers are REALLY for Yusuke!

Lily of the Valleys are called 鈴蘭 (Suzuran) or in katakana スズラン in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Lily of the Valleys mean:

再び幸せが訪れる (Return of Happiness)

純粋 (Purity)

謙遜 (Modesty)

優しさ (Kindness)

The English meanings of Lily of the Valleys are:

Motherhood

Womanhood

Purity

Sweetness

Return of Happiness

You made my life complete

So basically the Lily of the Valley flowers mean “Return of Happiness” but it could also mean “Motherhood”, because this flower is considered to be the perfect flower for the month of May, and Mother’s Day takes place in May. On May 1st, it is a custom to give a loved one Lily of the Valleys.

Lily of the Valley also has essences for those who are yearning or desiring relationships that are unattainable.

How this connects to Yusuke:

The “再び幸せが訪れる (Return of Happiness)“ meaning could refer to Yusuke becoming part of the Phantom Thieves and obtaining new friends. The PTs saved him from Madarame. Note that Yusuke first met the Phantom Thieves on the month of May, and Lily of the Valleys are heavily associated with that month.

I think this also relates to the Sayuri painting. The true form of the Sayuri painting expresses motherhood. The woman in the painting is holding a baby. Yusuke’s mother created this painting of herself happily holding her newborn son in her arms. “Yearning for relationships that are unattainable” could probably refer to how Yusuke deep down yearn for parental love. His biological parents aren’t present in his life and Madarame is a corrupted father figure. I mentioned before that part of Yusuke’s wish in the dream world was to have Madarame be a supporting and sincere father figure towards him.

Makoto Niijima - Canterbury Bells & Pink Tree Peonies

Canterbury Bells (aka Bellflowers), are called カンパニュラ (Campanula) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Canterbury Bells mean:

感謝 (Gratitude)

誠実 (Sincerity)

節操 (Loyalty)

思いを告げる (Telling your Thoughts)

共感 (Sympathy)

The English meanings of Canterbury Bells are:

Gratitude

Humility

Everlasting Love

So basically Canterbury bells mean “Gratitude” and “Telling your Thoughts”.

The essence of Canterbury Bells are for those who are stressed and cannot think for themselves. Canterbury Bells can help clear their minds so that they can stand up for themselves and make their own decisions.

How this connects to Makoto:

Before she joined the Phantom Thieves, Makoto was considered to be an obedient “good girl type of pushover” who followed the rules and couldn’t make her own decisions. During the Kaneshiro arc, so many things were happening to her at once such as the Principal giving her a difficult task, Sae getting angry at her during dinner, and Goro calling her a pushover. All of this really stressed her because her obedience is suffocating her. This connects to the “思いを告げる (Telling your Thoughts)“ meaning because it wasn’t until she entered Kaneshiro’s palace that she was finally able to speak her mind and stand up for herself.

One of the birth flower dates for Canterbury Bells is April 23rd, which is Makoto’s birthday. So these flowers are REALLY for Makoto!

Tree Peonies are called 牡丹 (Botan) or in katakana ボタン in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Tree Peonies mean:

王者の風格 (Personality of a King)

富貴 (Wealth and Honor)

はにかみ (Bashfulness)

恥じらい (Shyness)

思いやり (Compassion)

The English meanings of Tree Peonies are:

Good Fortune

Bravery

Honor

Nobility

In Japan, Tree Peonies are well-respected and known to be called the “King of Flowers” (花の王様) or the “King of a Hundred Flowers” (百花の王). The reason why they’re called that is because back in history, Tree Peonies were used to decorate throne rooms and royal palaces. That’s why Tree Peonies tend to have meanings relating to royalty and honor.

The essence of Peonies are for those who are overworking themselves and trying to work hard for everything.

How this connects to Makoto:

Makoto’s code name is “Queen”, because of her bossy and strict personality. This also connects to the “王者の風格 (Personality of a King)“ meaning. Makoto’s bossy personality can be a King-like trait. Also a Queen is just a royal female version of a King. Makoto also worked hard to keep her grades in check and studied a lot in order to go to a good college. This could connect to the Peony essence for trying to work hard for everything. Makoto also drove a lot in P5 Strikers and exhausted herself from it. This could mean that Makoto is also the type to overwork herself.

The “はにかみ (Bashfulness)” meaning could probably connect to how Makoto has vulnerable or cute sides to her. She is scared of paranormal activity and have cute buchimaru merch in her room.

Futaba Sakura - Dandelions & Red Carnations

Dandelions are called 蒲公英 (Tanpopo) or in katakana タンポポ in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Dandelions mean:

愛の神託 (Oracle of Love)

神託 (Oracle)

真心の愛 (Sincere Love)

幸福 (Happiness)

別離 (Separation)

The English meanings of Dandelions are:

Happiness

Joy

Youthful Thoughts

Dandelions are known to be a fortune-telling flower which is why words like “神託 (Oracle)” are associated with it. It seems like Dandelions also mean “Happiness” but also “Separation”.

How this connects to Futaba:

Obviously Futaba’s code name is “Oracle”, so all of the “神託 (Oracle)” and “愛の神託 (Oracle of Love)“ meanings of this flower connects to her. The “別離 (Separation)“ meaning could refer to how Futaba is separated from her mother because her mother died. The “幸福 (Happiness)“ meaning probably refers to how Futaba became happy again and gained new friends after the Phantom Thieves saved her.

One of the birth flower dates for Dandelions is February 19th, which is Futaba’s birthday. So these flowers are REALLY for Futaba!

Carnations are called カーネーション (Carnation) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Carnations in general mean:

無垢で深い愛 (Innocent and Deep Love)

魅惑 (Fascination)

愛情 (Affection)

And Red Carnations in particular mean:

母への愛 (A Mother’s Love)

The English meanings of Carnations are:

Admiration

Love and Affection

Fascination

Distinction

Carnations are known to symbolize Mother’s Day which is why “母への愛 (A Mother’s Love)“ is associated with it. The Red color of that flower in particular are used the most for Mother’s Day.

How this connects to Futaba:

Futaba loves her mother (Wakaba) a lot and she also misses her mother a lot. The whole Futaba Palace arc was about Futaba struggling to overcome her mother’s death. She later realized in her Palace that her mother doesn’t hate her and still loves her. This connects to the “母への愛 (A Mother’s Love)“ meaning. Futaba deep down still hasn’t overcome her mother’s death and it shows in the 3rd semester. Futaba’s wish in the dream world was to have Wakaba still alive. Futaba knew it wasn’t real early on, but she still rolled with it anyway because “If I got to see my mom again, then it was okay...”. She eventually apologized to Ren for this though.

Haru Okumura - Pink Roses & Hypericum Berries

As you already know, in Hanakotoba (花言葉) Roses in general mean:

愛 (Love)

美 (Beauty)

But Pink Roses in particular mean:

しとやか (Graceful / Ladylike)

上品 (Elegant)

可愛い人 (Cute person)

美しい少女 (Beautiful Girl)

誓い (Oath of Love)

感銘 (Deep Impression)

The English meanings of Pink Roses are:

Gratitude

Grace

Joy

Gentleness

Ann’s Red Roses represent passionate love and romance. Haru’s Pink Roses on the other hand, have a different meaning. Pink Roses are more associated with beauty and grace.

How this connects to Haru:

Haru is the “Beauty Thief”, and is associated with the themes of classy elegance, beauty and grace. This is because her Persona is Milady, who is a sophisticated and elegant woman. It’s also because Haru is rich. Haru is familiar with what it’s like to live in a high-class lifestyle.

Hypericum are called ヒペリカム (Hypericum) in Japanese

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Hypericums mean:

きらめき (Sparkle)

悲しみは続かない (Sadness that doesn’t last)

The English meanings of Hypericums are:

Cheerfulness

Inspiration

Antidepressant

Hypericums are usually given to those who are grieving or lost a loved one. They are also known to relieve depression, because the medicine that uses this plant are antidepressants. Hypericums are also used to drive away devils, witches, sorcery, and misfortune. This is the reason why Hypericums have “悲しみは続かない (Sadness that doesn’t last)" as its meaning.

How this connects to Haru:

I think this is connected to how Haru lost her father and she was really sad about it. Hypericums are for those “who are grieving or lost a loved one“. The meaning of “driving away devils, witches, sorcery, and misfortune“ could refer to how Haru had to fight against her father in the Metaverse in order to stop his corruption and save anyone (and herself) who were affected by his distorted desires. Even after the Okumura arc, she still grieved about her father to the point that her wish in the dream world was to have her father alive again.

The “悲しみは続かない (Sadness that doesn’t last)" meaning could refer to Haru joining the Phantom Thieves and not being sad anymore. Her new friends relieved her depression.

Sumire Yoshizawa - Baby’s Breaths & Blue Star Milkweeds

Baby’s Breaths (aka Gypsophilas) are called かすみ草 (Kasumisou) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Baby’s Breaths mean:

清らかな心 (Pure Heart)

無邪気 (Innocence)

親切 (Kindness)

幸福 (Happiness)

永遠の愛 (Everlasting Love)

The English meanings of Baby’s Breaths are:

Everlasting Love

Newborn babies

Innocence

Holy Spirit

Unity

So basically Baby’s Breath mean “Innocence”, “Purity”, and “Everlasting Love”.

How this connects to Sumire:

The name of the flower. In Japanese, Baby’s Breaths are called “Kasumi” (かすみ) in hiragana. The name of Sumire’s twin sister is also in hiragana: かすみ芳澤 (Kasumi Yoshizawa). It appears that Kasumi is named after the Baby’s Breath flower. Sumire on the other hand, is named after Violets, and Violets are called すみれ草 (Sumiresou). What is the Hanakotoba meaning of Violets? “白昼夢 (Daydreaming)” and “あなたのことで頭がいっぱい (You Occupy my Thoughts)”.

Kasumi = Baby’s Breaths (Innocence, Pure Heart)

Sumire = Violets (Daydreaming, You Occupy my Thoughts)

Sumire was the first to be affected by Maruki’s power. Her cognition was changed, causing her to believe that she’s Kasumi. This is connected to the “白昼夢 (Daydreaming)” meaning. During her time being Kasumi, she was completely oblivious that she’s not Kasumi. This could connect to the “Innocence” meaning.

It’s also the reason why the Sumire keychain have Baby’s Breaths flowers instead of Violets. This is the Sumire that thinks she’s Kasumi.

The “永遠の愛 (Everlasting Love)“ meaning could probably refer to the bond between the two sisters.

The Blue Star Milkweeds (aka Tweedias) are called ブルースター (BlueStars) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) BlueStars mean:

幸福な愛 (Happy Love)

虹あう心 (Rainbow Hearts)

信じ��う心 (Hearts that believe in each other)

The English meaning of BlueStars are:

Faithful Affection

BlueStars are one of the common flowers that are used in weddings in a bride’s bouquet. I guess that’s why meanings like “幸福な愛 (Happy Love)“ and “信じあう心 (Hearts that believe in each other)” are associated with it.

The essence of BlueStars are associated with dream and reality. It helps balance the ability to daydream with the need to keep one foot fully grounded in reality.

How this connects to Sumire:

Sumire’s 3rd tier Persona Ella, represents Cinderella during her wedding day. The blue color of the BlueStars could also refer to the color of Sumire’s 1st Persona, Cendrillon.

But the essence of BlueStars seem to connect to her more. Regarding the Inharmonious Expression, Sumire wasn’t able to accept reality at first, and wanted to stay being Kasumi in the dream world. This could connect to her lack of ability to move forward and her inability to travel to another dimension (Reality). Then during her time in the 3rd semester with the Phantom Thieves and Akechi, Sumire eventually gained the courage to accept herself. She was finally able to keep one foot fully grounded in reality.

Goro Akechi - Lobelias & Pink Forget-Me-Nots

Lobelias are called ロベリア (Lobelia) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Lobelias mean:

悪意 (Malevolence / Evil Intentions)

謙遜 (Modesty)

いつも愛らしい (Always Charming)

嫌い (Hate)

The English meanings of Lobelias are:

Distinction

Malevolence

Arrogance

So basically Lobelias symbolizes “Malevolence”. The reason why Lobelias have these negative meanings is because even though these flowers look pretty, they are really toxic flowers that can kill you.

How this connects to Goro:

Goro’s true nature is full of malevolence and hate. He had caused psychotic breakdowns, had killed some people, and had attempted to betray the Phantom Thieves and kill Ren. His hatred comes from his desire for revenge against Shido, because Shido is the one who ruined his life as well as his mother’s. The 3rd semester showed this side of him even more. He is more ruthless, vulgar, aggressive, and wildly feral especially towards shadows. He takes great pleasure in killing them. Goro can also make himself go berserk by using “Call of Chaos” on himself.

Goro being a murderer and taking pleasure in killing things can connect to how the Lobelia flowers are really toxic and can kill you.

The “いつも愛らしい (Always Charming)” meaning could refer to how Goro is still pretty and charming despite showing is feral side. Like come on, look at this baby face:

Forget-Me-Nots are called 忘れな草 (Wasurenakusa) in Japanese.

In Hanakotoba (花言葉) Forget-Me-Nots in general mean:

真実の愛 (True Love)

私を忘れないで (Don’t forget me)

思い出 (Memories)

And Pink Forget-Me-Nots in particular mean:

真実の友情 (True Friendship)

The English meanings of Forget-Me-Nots are:

Don’t forget me

Remembrance

True Love

Eternal Love

Desperate Love

Memory of a dead person

The meanings of “True Love” and “Don’t Forget Me” came from legends of tragic romances in medieval times.

The essence of Forget-Me-Nots are for those who never fully resolved their isolation and abandonment issues after experiencing the death of an important family member or friend during childhood.

How this connects to Goro:

The “私を忘れないで (Don’t forget me)” and “Remembrance” meanings refers to what happened between Goro and Ren. Goro made a promise with Ren and gave Ren one of his gloves. But then Goro “died” in the Engine Room and Ren was devastated about it. Ren still kept the glove that Goro gave him and remembers him from it. This can also relate to the meaning of the China Asters that Ren is associated with: "私はあなたを想うでしょう (I will think of you)”, and also relates to “Memory of a dead person”.

The “真実の友情 (True Friendship)” meaning from the Pink Forget-Me-Nots in particular could refer to how in P5R, Goro now has a manual confidant. Ren is able to have an “open and honest relationship” with Goro because of this.

The essence of Forget-Me-Nots also relates to Goro. Goro does indeed have isolation and abandonment issues. He mentioned how he’s an unwanted bastard child, and in the engine room he mentioned how he wanted to be loved. He also deep down wanted to be acknowledged by Shido since Shido is his only biological link. Shido of course took advantage of that. All of this is because during Goro’s childhood, his mother committed suicide, leaving him feeling alone and unwanted. The death of an important family member.

For the ShuAke fans:

Since Forget-Me-Nots gotten their name from tragic romances, this can connect to how ShuAke is a tragic and angsty romance as well. Since they have an “open and honest relationship”, their “真実の友情 (True Friendship)” can turn into “真実の愛 (True Love)” as the story progresses. Also… their flowers communicated to each other like:

Goro: 私を忘れないで (Don’t forget me)

Ren: 私はあなたを想うでしょう。君を忘れない (I will think of you. I won’t forget you)

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Whew.... I gotta say, making this post has made me learn a lot about flowers and the flower language. Thanks to this new knowledge, I will consider using the meaning of flowers in my future video projects from now on. Making this post also made me delve into the meta of the other Phantom Thieves and I began to like them more because of it.

Like I said, my interpretations aren’t 100% correct, so make what you will with this knowledge.

You’re welcome 👋

#p5r #persona 5 royal #p5 royal #merch #flower language #ren amamiya #akira kurusu #ryuji sakamoto #ann takamaki #yusuke kitagawa #makoto niijima #futaba sakura #haru okumura #sumire yoshizawa #kasumi yoshizawa #goro akechi #shuake #akeshu #meta

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MLQC Mini Garden Series: Lucien

This series is something between a study and a headcannon, focusing on the MLQC characters, and what flowers symbolise their character and their relationship with the MC. It's just a small, niche project. I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.

Karma CG from @acrispyapple

Other parts of the series: Gavin / Kiro / Victor

Hydrangeas

"He is witty, graceful, lovely to look at, loveable to be with. He has also ruined my life, so I can't help loving him - it is the only thing to do." - Oscar Wilde, Picture of Dorian Gray

The hydrangeas symbolise a wide array of things. Its name stems from the Greek word hydros, meaning water, and angeion, which means barrel. Blue hydrangeas grew around the ancient Japanese imperial family's gardens, and the emperor would often send his lovers blue hydrangeas as a form of apology.

Hydrangeas come in quite a few colours, each with different meanings; most of which reminds me of Lucien in some ways or the other.

Blue hydrangeas: Used for apologies, understanding, or the want to understand someone. And also gratitude.

Purple hydrangeas: The colour purple itself symbolises royalty or nobility. However, this flower can also convey a deep understanding.

Pink hydrangeas: Sincerity, true feelings.

White hydrangeas: Purity and grace.

Multicoloured: A loss that can't be avoided.

Hydrangeas are also a rather peculiar flower. The colour of a hydrangea is determined by the acidity of the soil. If the soil is acidic, a hydrangea is usually blue or purple. If it is alkali, the flower is pink. I think it fits Lucien rather well; he changes his "colours" for every person he meets. He adapts his personality to fit the person he's with. Lucien also wishes to understand MC, and to be understood by her as well.

Purple Hyacinth

"I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days." - Oscar Wilde, The Complete Letters of Oscar Wilde

Let's talk about the origin of the hyacinth's name!

Hyacinths are named after Hyacinthus - a Spartan prince and Apollo's lover. One day, while Apollo was throwing a disc, the winds blew it away and it gave a fatal blow to Hyacinthus. He bled heavily, and died straightaway. From his blood grew flowers, though it's said that those flowers aren't hyacinths, but instead irises or larkspurs.

However, as his namesake, the hyacinths convey a deep sorrow or regret. It is used to apologise to someone. To say, "Please forgive me."

There is a line from The Complete Letters of Oscar Wilde which I've almost quite frankly engraved into my mind: "I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days." Wilde was writing to his forbidden lover, how much he misses and yearns for him.

Lucien knew he shouldn't be falling in love with her at the beginning. A part of him yearns; the other pulls him away. And when it all fell apart, he wished to express his sorrow and regrets so desperately he began to imagine a version of her that's never there.

Irises

"It has been discovered - What? - Eternity. It is the sea fled with the sun." - Arthur Rimbaud, L'eternité

Irises, one of the supposed flowers that'd grown out of Hyacinthus' blood after his sudden death. It's a flower which means wisdom and admiration; psychic abilities and intuition. An overall fitting flower to describe Lucien's personality.

A quick fact, but irises can also symbolise royalty, as it's the inspiration behind the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of the now fallen French royalty.

Gardenia

"I love you as one loves certain obscure things: secretly, between the shadow and the soul." - Pablo Neruda, Love Sonnet XVII

To give a little reference to Garda in the actual story, I think it's quite adorable how the flower Lucien and MC took care together symbolise loveliness and secret love. Gardenias can also symbolise joy, and gentleness.

It's so easy to imagine Lucien picking this specific pot of flowers because it's one of his millions of little ways to tell MC he cares. That with her, he's found his joy, his calm, and he's found how lovely the world can be.

Lavender roses

"What is there to do: I've made love to satellites in your name." - Keith S. Wilson, Heliocentric

Lavender roses symbolises enchantment, or a love at first sight. I don't think this requires much explanation at all.

Because can you imagine living in a monochromatic world, just for it to be painted anew by this one person? And the very first colours you see are the colours of them? Must be the most enchanting moment of your life, isn't it?

Rainflowers

"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

This flower isn't so widely known, but for such a delicate flower, it speaks quite a few words.

Rainflower, or the Zephyranthes, is a flower whose name stems from the Greek words 'zephyr', meaning wind, and 'anthes', meaning flower. If you gift this flower to someone else, it can either mean, "I love you back," or "I must atone for my sins," or, "I will never forget you."

These pretty white blossoms can also symbolise new beginnings, big expectations, and joy. If I am to use one flower to summarise Lucien and MC's relationship throughout the story, I think this one's a good choice.

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Hello! It's been a while, has it not? Sorry for being so absent these past few weeks. I'm occupied with school, personal projects and health. But I'm fine, and I hope you're well too!

This series is.. sorta random. But to get back to the spirit of posting I decided to mash in things I love - character studies, literature, flower language - and make it into this weird amalgamation that is this post. I hope you're liking it so far. Tell me what you think of it?

Anyways! I should probably go and finish a math assignment now. Stay safe, have a brilliant Sunday!

- Shio

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The Meanings of Flowers

Straight from the book I wrote after studying for about six weeks

A-Z

Abecedary - Volubility

Abatina - Fickleness

Acacia

Red & White - Secret Love

Yellow - Elegance

Acanthus - Art

Aconite - Misanthropy

Agrimony - Thankfulness

Aloe - Grief

Almond - Promise

Amaryllis - Pride

Ambrosia - Love is Reciprocated

Anemone - Forsaken, Sickness (Negative), Anticipation

Anthurium - Hospitality, Happiness, Abundance

Apple Blossom - Preference

Arborvitae - Everlasting Friendship

Arbutus - "You are the only one I love."

Asphodel - "My regrets follow you to the grave."

Aster - Daintiness, Trusting

Azalea - Take Care, Fragile, Graditude

Baby's Breath - Innocence

Bellflower - Unwavering Love

Bells of Ireland - Luck

Bird of Paradise - Liberty, Magnificence, Good Perspective

Buttercup - Riches

Carnation

Red - Deep Romantic Love

White - Sweet, Innocence, Pure, Faith

Pink - Mother's Love

Yellow - Rejection, Disdain, Disappoint

Purple - Whimsical, Changeable

Solid Colour - Yes!

Celandine - Joys to Come

Cherry Blossom - Good Education, Gentle Kindness (Japan), Feminine Beauty (China)

Chrysanthemum

Red - "I love.."

Yellow - Precious One

Clover

Red - Industry

White - "I promise.."

Cypress - Death, Mourning, Despair, Sorrow

Daffodil - Unrequited Love, Respect, Return My Affection

Dahlia - Elegance, Dignity

Red Dahlia - Betrayal, Dishonesty

Daisy

General Colours - Innocence, Loyalty, Love, Purity, Faith, Cheer

Red - Unknown Beauty to the Possessor

Dandelion - Overcoming Hardship

Eglantine Rose - A Wound to Heal

Elderflower - Compassion

Forget-me-nots - True Love, "Don't Forget Me."

Foxglove - Insecurity

Gardenia - Secret Love, Joy, Good Luck

Gorse - Love in All Seasons

Heather

Purple - Solitude, Beauty, Admiration

White - Protection

Heliotrope - Devotion

Hibiscus - Rare & Delicate

Honeysuckle - Devoted Affection, Bonds of Love

Hydrangea - Frigidness, Heartless

Iris - Good News

Ivy - Dependence, Endurance, Faithfulness

Jasmine - Unconditional Love, Eternal Love, Monetary Wealth

Jonquil - Return My Affection

Laurel - Ambition, Success, Reown

Lavender - Devotion, Distrust

Lemon Blossom - Discretion

Lilac

Purple - First Emotion of Love

White - Youthful Innocence, Memories

Lily

White - Purity

Scarlet - High-Souled Aspirations

Orange - Desire (Negative), Passion (Negative), Hatred (Negative)

Lily of the Valley - Sweetness, Humility, Returning Happiness

Lime Blossom - Fornication

Lotus - Purity, Chastity, Rebirth, Eloquence

Love Lies Bleeding - Hopelessness

Magnolia - Love of Nature

Marigold - Pain, Grief

Mayflower - Welcome

Moonflower - Dreaming of Love

Oak Leaf - Strength

Olive - Peace

Orchid - Refined Beauty

Peach Blossom - Long Life, Generosity, Bridal Hope

Pear Blossom - Lasting Friendship

Peony - Shame, Prosperity & Honor (in China), Masculinity & Bravery (in Japan)

Plum Blossom - Beauty, Longevity

Primrose - Eternal Love

Poppy

General - Eternal Sleep, Imagination

Red - Pleasure, Sacrifice, Rememberance

White - Consolation, Dreams, Modern, Peace

Yellow - Wealth, Success

Rainflower - "I love you back", "I must atone for my sins.", "I will never forget you."

Rose

Red - True Love

Blue - Mystery, Attaining the Impossible, Love at First Sight

White - Silence (Negative), Innocence, Virtue, Purity, Wistfulness, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility

Dried White - Sorrow

Black - Death, Hatred, Farewell, Rejuvenation, Rebirth

Yellow - Friendship, Apology, A Broken Heart, Intense Emotions, Undying Love, Extreme Betrayal

Pink - Grace

Dark Pink - Gratitude

Light Pink - Desire, Passion, Joy of Life, Youth, Energy

Burgundy - Unconscious Beauty

Coral/Orange - Desire, Passion

Lavender - Love at First Sight

Red & White - United

Red & Yellow - Joy, Happiness, Excitement

Rosemary - Rememberance

Rue - Regret, Sorrow, Repentance

Snowdrop - Hope, The Return of Loved Ones

Sunflower - Pure, Lofty Thoughts, Adoration, Longetivity, Loyalty

Tulip

Red - Undying Love, Passion, Perfect Love

Pink - Caring, Good Wishes, Friendship, Joyful Occasions, Confidence

Purple - Nobility, Royalty, Rebirth, Spring

White - Forgiveness, Rememberance, Worthiness, Sincerity

Yellow - Cheerful Thoughts, Sunshine, Hope

Blue - Respect, Tranquility, Trust

Orange - Understanding, Truest Love, Appreciation

Black - Power, Strength, Supreme Elegance

Variegated - Beautiful Eyes

Violet

Blue - Faithfulness

Purple - Daydreaming, Love Between Two Women

White - Modesty

Willow - Love Forsaken

Wisteria - Welcoming

Witch-Hazel - Magic Spells

Ylang-Ylang - Neverending Love

That is every flower I had listed in the book.

Please feel free to use this as reference for flower language! It's here for when you need it. Whether that be for a sweet gift for your girlfriend or a plot device in your fanfiction.

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coromoor · 6 years

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I remember Touka's birthday in THE calendar has an illustration is her with hydrangea. I read this flower meaning is bridal flower, it used for wedding ceremony and so on.

hmm to be honest I haven’t seen much about it specifically being a bridal flower but looking it up, it seems that pink hydrangeas often carry the meaning

linked to romance, heartfelt emotions, love, weddings, and marriage

contemporary florists in Japan use it to represent genuine emotions and love because the pink blossoms in particular resemble a beating heat.

so the pink variety is often used for weddings, anniversaries, romantic gestures, etc. In Japanese Flower language one of the meanings for hydrangeas overall is

pride

The flowers come in a several colours depending on the acidity of the soil and each has a different meaning. However, the Japanese name is linked to the blue variety

By taking a look at the etymology of the Japanese name AJISAI, we can see that in earlier times the flowers were mainly blue, as the sounds used to make up the name originally meant a GATHERING OF BLUES (aji-from atsu (集まる) or gather , and ai (藍), indigo blue.

so as well as being the flower for her birth date, it very much matches :re Touka’s hair! They’re a very graceful and mysterious flower

there is also a myth behind these flowers

In Japan, the flower has a historical tradition behind it linked to apologies and gratitude. An emperor supposedly gave Hydrangeas to a maiden he loved as an apology for neglecting her when other business took up all his attention.

I think that meaning in particular fits with regards to Kaneki and Touka’s relationship and separation throughout the series especially because blue in particular can represent

asking for forgiveness, expressing regret

There are a lot of different meanings in flower language and that can change depending on the situation, whether you are giving or receiving the flowers, what occasion the flowers are for, what other flowers they are paired with, etc.! So here are a few sites which go into more detail which I like because they specifically mention the Japanese meanings which are often different to Western meanings [x] [x]

#kirishima touka #touken #flower language is something that tg introduced me to #and i love it so much ToT #Anonymous

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strawberry-soot · 1 year

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✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 💀 Idia Birthday SSR flower analysis* 💀*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

*Mandatory reminder that I’m no flower specialist, which means these are all very subjective opinions. Take everything with a grain of salt!

Blue gerbera daisies are believed to lessen sorrows and stress, though generally they symbolize innocence, purity, cheerfulness and loyal love. (In Egypt they also represent devotion to the sun and a closeness to nature.)

Blue hydrangeas symbolize apology, regret and forgiveness. They’re typically given to people to make amends and communicate a want for forgiveness and regret. However, they can also stand for gratitude, understanding and abundance.

Glory-of-the-snow symbolizes hope.

The yellow flowers are either begonias which symbolize hope, friendship, or a kindness towards someone, or they are roses which represent friendship and love.

(White though they appear more of a blush yellow/slightly greenish in tone) clovers are not only a good luck charm but they’re believed to also be able to ward off evil spirits.

The red flowers look like cockscomb which symbolize affection and silliness and are often used in for bouquets siblings.

Callicarpa/American beautyberry represents dignity, preparation, wisdom, seriousness and mourning.

Naturally, these are my un-educated guesses, but feel free to let me know if I got anything wrong/what flowers I might’ve missed.

#twisted wonderland #twst #twst idia #idia shroud #flower analysis

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