What does the kanji 施 mean?

The kanji 施 (hodokosu) means "give, bestow, perform, alms". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "hodokosu"?

"hodokosu" is written with the kanji 施, meaning "give, bestow, perform, alms". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) し (shi), せ (se), kunyomi (native Japanese) ほどこす (hodokosu). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 施?

Write 施 ("give") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.