A ring of flowers or leaves used for decoration, celebration, or memorial purposes.
We sent a wreath to celebrate the store's opening.
We hung a wreath on the front door for Christmas.
A garland was presented to the winner.
They displayed a wreath at the entrance of the venue.
We celebrated by hanging a wreath on the gate.
花束 is a bouquet of cut flowers held or given as a gift, whereas 花輪 is a circular wreath of flowers displayed standing, often for celebrations or funerals.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common than 花輪.
Compound of 花 (flower) and 輪 (ring, circle). The spelling 花環 uses 環 (ring, circle) with a similar meaning.