施 kanji: meaning “alms”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N19 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- alms
- On'yomi
- シ、セ
- Kun'yomi
- ほどこ・す
Picture story to remember 施
Following the direction (方) on his compass, a traveler finds a scorpion (也) asking for alms.
Parts in this story:方
How to write 施: stroke order
施 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 施
- 施設しせつfacility
- 実施じっしenforcement
Practice this kanji in the app
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