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What is the Kanji for 'Alms' and 'Carry out'? | 施

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Alms' and 'Carry out', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Alms' and 'Carry out' is 施.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alms, Carry out

    Reading

    kunyomiほどこ

    hodoko

    onyomi

    shi

    se

    Parts

    Direction

    Example Word

    施す: apply or bestow. The Japanese verb '施す (ほどこす)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to bestow' or 'to give', often used in the context of providing help, charity, or something beneficial to others. For example: He bestowed charity on the poor「彼は貧しい人々に施しをした」(かれはまずしいひとびとにほどこしをした). The second meaning is 'to apply' or 'to administer', such as applying a treatment or remedy. For example: The doctor applied a new treatment「医師は新しい治療を施した」(いしはあたらしいちりょうをほどこした). The verb carries a formal tone and is often used in contexts involving care, aid, or professional actions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1496

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

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    Meaning

    Direction

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

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Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 施 mean?

施 means 'Alms' and 'Carry out'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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