花輪・花環|はなわhanawa[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
花輪花輪 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners; use it as your default when writing the word.
花環花環 is a less common written variant of 花輪. Recognize it as an alternative, but choose 花輪 when you need a default form.
Definitions
- nounwreath; garland
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym花冠かかんWrittenWritten/formal and academic-leaning: in botany it means all the petals of one flower; it can also mean a floral crown.
- Synonym花の冠NeutralA flower crown worn on the head; the emphasis is on headwear, while 「花輪」 also means the large wreaths for openings or funerals.
- RelatedレイNeutralLoanword for a Hawaiian garland of fresh flowers worn around the neck, given at welcomes, celebrations and as gifts; 「花輪」 also covers big opening and funeral wreaths.
Use 「花輪」 for a garland or the large wreath sent for a shop opening or a funeral; a Hawaiian neck garland is 「レイ」, and a flower crown worn on the head is 「花の冠」.
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