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Basil in Japanese

KatakanaバジルBajiru
Kanji羽路琉Bajiru

In Japanese, Basil is written in katakana as バジル (Bajiru), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 羽路琉 (bajiru): “feather”, “path”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Basil sounds in Japanese

バジル

Kanji for Basil

羽路琉
bajiru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
羽詩瑠
bashiru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
羽慈瑠
bajiru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.

By style

Masculine
馬路琉
horse · path · lapis lazuli
Feminine
羽路琉
feather · path · lapis lazuli

Questions about Basil in Japanese

How do you write Basil in Japanese?

Basil is written バジル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Basil would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Basil?

Our top pick is 羽路琉 (Bajiru). 羽 means “feather”, 路 means “path” and 琉 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 羽詩瑠 (Bashiru) and 羽慈瑠 (Bajiru).

Is 羽路琉 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 羽路琉 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 羽路琉?

羽路琉 has 30 strokes in total (羽: 6, 路: 13, 琉: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽路琉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽路琉 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Basil”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バジル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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