Meanings

(string of) many (traditionally 1000) paper cranes

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

paper crane

looking forward to

red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)

to wait expectantly

white-naped crane (Grus vipio)

black crowned crane (Balearica pavonina)

life in natural setting, free from worldly cares

enjoying a long life is a matter for congratulation

sandhill crane (Grus canadensis)

final word

St Bernard's lily (Chlorophytum comosum)

flamingo (Phoenicopteridae)

common crane (Grus grus)

whooping crane (Grus americana)

crane and tortoise (symbol of longevity, artistic motif)

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

migration of cranes to their nesting grounds

demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo)