herb; fragrant grass
Refers to aromatic herbs used in cooking, medicine, or fragrance. Can also refer to the plant itself.
Several kinds of herbs are used in this dish.
I grow herbs in my garden and use them in cooking.
common thyme; garden thyme
Compound of 香 (fragrance) and 草 (grass, plant). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji directly suggest 'fragrant plant'.