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施
On'yomi
シ・セ
SHI / SE
Kun'yomi
ほどこ.す
hodokosu
give · bestow · perform · alms
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
施=
方㐌
方 + 㐌
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of direction and also. Applying in all directions.
Symbolism
Facility, implement, apply. Represents applying.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
施しは人のためならず
ほどこしはひとのためならず
Charity is not only for others
Good deeds come back to benefit the giver