穂紫蘇 ほじそ Also written 穂じそ, 穂ジソ Meanings Noun inflorescence of shiso (used as a sashimi garnish) See also: しそ. Kanji 穂 grain ear. Read as ほ. 紫 purple 蘇 revive. Read as ソ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists