Meaning of 紫蘇(しそ) in Japanese

紫蘇
Kana Reading
しそ
Romaji
shiso
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    shiso; perilla; beefsteak plant; Perilla frutescens

Related Kanji

蘇

19 strokes

be resuscitated, revived

On'Yomi: ソ, ス

Kun'Yomi: よみがえ.る

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紫 JLPT 1

12 strokes

purple, violet

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: むらさき

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