シソ
シ
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Meanings
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shiso; perilla; beefsteak plant
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the herb Perilla frutescens var. crispa, widely used in Japanese cuisine. The reading ちそ is a rare variant.
Shiso leaves are served as a garnish with sashimi.
I'm growing shiso in my garden.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を紫蘇で巻くto wrap something in a shiso leaf
I wrapped a pickled plum in a shiso leaf and ate it.
- 紫蘇を刻むto finely chop shiso
I chopped shiso and put it on top of chilled tofu.