be resuscitated, revived, perilla, shiso
蘇 centers on coming back to life or vitality: being revived or resuscitated. The perilla/shiso meaning is a specific application of this idea, as the herb is known for its invigorating properties.
蘇 combines 艹 (grass/plant) with 穌, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of revival. The plant connection fits the perilla meaning, while the revival sense may come from the lower component's historical association with regaining life.
The top 艹 is a plant, and the bottom 穌 looks like a fish 魚 being revived in a field 田 with fire 灬 underneath. Picture a wilted perilla plant being brought back to life by a warm, nourishing fire.
For ソ, imagine a person sighing 'so...' with relief as they are revived: so -> ソ, and the perilla plant perks up.
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be revived; to be refreshed; to be restored
revival; resuscitation
shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa); perilla; beefsteak plant
kousso (African flowering plant, Hagenia abyssinica); kosso; cusso; koso; brayera
sappanwood (Caesalpinia sappan)
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
sago cycad (Cycas revoluta); king sago palm; sago palm; Japanese sago palm
New Year's sake; spiced sake
spices used in toso (spiced sake)
feeling a little drunk with the New Year's sake
festive New Year's mood
alpine azalea (Kalmia procumbens); trailing azalea
cardiopulmonary resuscitation; CPR
Jiangsu University; JU
Jiangsu Province (China)
inflorescence of shiso (used as a sashimi garnish)
Jesus (Christ)
Society of Jesus; Jesuits
Christianity
Chinese redbud (Cercis chinensis)