noun
shiso; perilla; beefsteak plant
Refers to the herb Perilla frutescens var. crispa, widely used in Japanese cuisine. The reading ちそ is a rare variant.
刺身のつまにシソが添えてある。
Shiso leaves are served as a garnish with sashimi.
庭でしそを育てている。
I'm growing shiso in my garden.
Kanji form is rare in modern writing; no priority markers are specified.
The kanji 紫蘇 literally means 'purple revival', but the exact derivation of the Japanese name is uncertain. The word is native Japanese, not a loanword.