カモミール
kamomiru
The Japanese word for chamomile is カモミール (kamomiru).
カモミール refers to the aromatic herb often used to make a calming tea.
How do you pronounce it?
kamomiru
Did you know?
- Chamomile is often associated with the concept of 癒やし (iyashi), a term for 'healing' or 'soothing' that describes a mental and emotional state rather than a medical cure.
- In Japanese aromatherapy, カモミール is praised for its 'apple-like' scent, which is why it is sometimes grouped with other fruity aromatic profiles in scent guides.
- Because カモミール is a loanword, it is almost always written in Katakana, the phonetic alphabet used for foreign words, rather than the traditional Kanji characters used for native Japanese words.
Examples in context
- カモミールティーChamomile tea
- 寝る前に飲むとよいIt's good to drink before bedtime
- 胃の不快感を和らげるHelps reduce stomach discomfort
- カモミールティーを飲みます。kamomīru tī o nomimasu.I drink chamomile tea.
- カモミールの香りはとてもいいです。kamomīru no kaori wa totemo ii desu.The scent of chamomile is very nice.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are in the kitchen preparing tea.
- 結衣 Yui健太さん、カモミールのお茶にしますか？Kenta-san, kamomīru no ocha ni shimasu ka?Kenta, would you like chamomile tea?
- 健太 Kentaはい、お願いします。Hai, onegaishimasu.Yes, please.
- 結衣 Yuiリラックスできると思いますよ。Rirakkusu dekiru to omoimasu yo.I think it will help you relax.
- 健太 Kentaありがとうございます、結衣さん。Arigatō gozaimasu, Yui-san.Thank you, Yui.
