Word details

布施

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 布施.

Dictionary

Entry

布施NounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #52161
1

Buddhism

alms-giving; charity

2

Buddhism

offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

linen, cloth, spread, distribute

5 strokesFrequency 877JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

ぬのし.くきれ

Nanori

give, bestow, perform, alms

9 strokesFrequency 323JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

ほどこ.す

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