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施

施 — give, bestow, perform

Learn the correct stroke order for 施 (give), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シshi、セse
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほどこ.すhodokosu
Strokes9
Radical方
Frequency#323
Meaningsgive, bestow, perform, alms

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 9 — start from the green dot

Common Words

施すほどこすto give (time, money, goods); to donateverb
施策しさくpolicy; measurenoun
施政しせいgovernment; administration; statesmanshipnoun
施設しせつfacility; facilities; institutionnoun
実施じっしenforcement; implementation; putting into practicenoun
布施ふせalms-giving; charitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 施 (give) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 方.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 施 is #323, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

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

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (方)

方direction旅trip族tribe旋rotation旗flag

Same reading

氏family name視inspection姿figure士gentleman司director志intention至climax是just so

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 施 have?

The kanji 施 (give) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 施?

施 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 施 mean?

施 means: give, bestow, perform, alms. On'yomi readings: シ, セ. Kun'yomi readings: ほどこ.す.

What JLPT level is 施?

施 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.