輪わっか

noun

ring; loop

Colloquial word for a ring-shaped object or a loop of something like rope or wire. Often used in everyday speech instead of 輪 (わ).

• 針はり金がねで輪わっかを作つくった。

  I made a loop with wire.

• この輪わっかを指ゆびにはめてみて。

  Try putting this ring on your finger.

noun

halo

Colloquial term for a halo, especially in casual or childlike descriptions of angels or saints.

• 天てん使しの頭あたまの上うえに輪わっかが光ひかっていた。

  A halo was shining above the angel's head.