Translation guide
Tulasi (also spelled tulsi) is holy basil, a sacred plant in Hinduism. 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 or Ayurvedic contexts.
The most common Japanese name for the holy basil plant, borrowed from Sanskrit via English. Used in religious, cultural, and botanical contexts.
トゥルシーはヒンドゥー教で神聖な植物です。
Tulasi is a sacred plant in Hinduism.
The English name 'holy basil' used as a loanword. Common in herbal or culinary contexts.
ホーリーバジルはアーユルヴェーダでよく使われます。
Holy basil is often used in Ayurveda.
A rare Japanese calque meaning 'god basil' (神目箒). Sometimes used in botanical texts but not widely recognized.
カミメボウキはシソ科の植物です。
Tulasi is a plant of the Lamiaceae family.
Talking about tulasi in Hindu worship, rituals, or mythology.
The standard term in Japanese texts about Hinduism. It carries the same sacred connotation.
多くの家庭でトゥルシーを育てて礼拝します。
Many households grow tulasi and worship it.
Since the concept is not widely known in Japan, you may need to add a short explanation like 'ヒンドゥー教の聖なる植物' (a sacred plant in Hinduism).
トゥルシーというヒンドゥー教の聖なる植物があります。
There is a sacred plant in Hinduism called tulasi.
Referring to tulasi tea, extracts, or health products.
The common term for tulasi tea, often found in health food stores.
トゥルシーティーはリラックス効果があります。
Tulasi tea has a relaxing effect.
Also used, especially when marketed as 'holy basil tea'.
このホーリーバジルティーはオーガニックです。
This holy basil tea is organic.
If your listener is unfamiliar with tulasi, you can say: トゥルシーはインドのハーブで、バジルの一種です (Tulasi is an Indian herb, a type of basil).