献花

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 献花 (けんか) is an action noun for laying flowers as an act of memorial tribute or respect.
• Basic usage: 祭壇の前で献花した describes attendees personally laying flowers, while 献花に使う花 identifies flowers intended for that act at a memorial ceremony.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Tribute act and flowers prepared for it
  • 献花した is the act of laying flowers, whereas 献花に使う花 refers to supplies still being carried to the venue. Transporting the flowers does not mean the tribute has already occurred.