Translation guide
Thulasi (also spelled tulasi or tulsi) refers to holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), a plant sacred in Hinduism and used in Ayurveda. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by its Sanskrit-derived name or described as a type of basil.
Referring to the plant itself, especially in religious, Ayurvedic, or botanical contexts.
The most common Japanese name for holy basil, borrowed from Hindi/Sanskrit 'tulsi'. Used in health food, tea, and Ayurveda contexts.
トゥルシーティーはインドでよく飲まれています。
Tulsi tea is commonly drunk in India.
English-derived name, understood by those familiar with Western herbalism or English plant names.
ホーリーバジルは神聖な植物とされています。
Holy basil is considered a sacred plant.
Japanese name meaning 'god basil', a direct translation of 'holy basil'. Rarely used; mostly found in botanical texts.
カミメボウキはシソ科の植物です。
Holy basil is a plant of the Lamiaceae family.
Talking about the plant's sacred role, worship, or mythological significance.
Japanese audiences may not be familiar with the religious context, so adding a brief explanation is helpful.
トゥルシーはヒンドゥー教で聖なる植物とされ、クリシュナ神に捧げられます。
Tulsi is considered a sacred plant in Hinduism and is offered to Lord Krishna.