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
  1. nounwreath; garland
    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.
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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Japanese definitions
  1. 生花せいかや造花ぞうかを綴つづって環状かんじょうにしたもの。レイや冠かんむりなど。
  2. 開店かいてんなどの慶事けいじや葬儀そうぎなどの弔事ちょうじに贈おくる主ぬしに造花ぞうかでできた大型おおがたの円形えんけいのもの。
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