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施

施·carry out, give, bestow

On-yomi
シセ
Kun-yomi
ほどこ(す)

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

9 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
施設しせつfacility, institution
実施じっしimplementation
施すほどこすto carry out, to give (charity)
布施ふせalms, offering to a temple

Example sentences

  1. 新しい制度は来年から実施される。

    あたらしいせいどはらいねんからじっしされる。

    The new system will be implemented from next year.

  2. この町には子育て支援の施設が多い。

    このまちにはこそだてしえんのしせつがおおい。

    This town has many childcare support facilities.

  3. 壁に細かい装飾が施されている。

    かべにこまかいそうしょくがほどこされている。

    Fine decoration has been applied to the wall.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Reading 実施 as じつし — it doubles to じっし
  • Reading 布施 with シ; the Buddhist term uses the セ reading, ふせ

Memory aid

Picture it

A banner (方 plus the flag strokes) unfurled and carried out across the field — putting a plan into effect.

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