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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

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Review 施 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 施.