How to say "wreath" in Japanese

• 花輪はなわCommon
  nounThe common word for a wreath or garland of flowers, covering both celebratory wreaths, such as those sent to a shop opening, and funeral wreaths.
  花環はなわが彼かれの頭あたまに巻まかれた。↗

  A wreath was bound around his head.
• リース
  nounA loanword from English, used mainly for decorative wreaths hung on a door or wall, such as a Christmas wreath; less common than 花輪.
• 花冠かかん
  nounReally a garland or floral crown worn on the head; for a decorative wreath hung on a wall or door this is seldom the word you want.

Use 花輪 as the common word for a wreath or garland of flowers, 「リース」 for a decorative wreath hung on a door, and 花冠 for a garland worn on the head.

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• 花輪はなわwreath
• リースwreath
• 花冠かかんgarland