施 Kanji – give
The Japanese kanji 施 can mean give, bestow, perform, alms.
Meaning and Readings
How is 施 read?
施 has the onyomi readings シ, セ and the kunyomi reading ほどこす.
In romaji, these readings can be written as shi, se, hodokosu.
Common Japanese Words Using 施
These common Japanese words contain 施. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 施す（ほどこす） — to give (time, money, goods), to donate
- 施策（しさく） — policy, measure
- 施政（しせい） — government, administration, statesmanship
- 施設（しせつ） — facility, facilities, institution, establishment
- 実施（じっし） — enforcement, implementation, putting into practice, carrying out, operation, working (e.g. working parameters), enactment
- 布施（ふせ） — alms-giving, charity
- 施行（しこう） — putting in force (a law), putting into operation, putting into effect, enforcement
- 施工（せこう） — construction, constructing, carrying out, work, formation, workmanship, execution
- 防衛施設庁（ぼうえいしせつちょう） — (Japanese) Defense Facilities Administration Agency (Defence)
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