WORD DETAIL
布施
ふせ
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The Buddhist noun
布施(ふせ) means almsgiving or a charitable offering made to clergy or others. - Basic usage: It can be a concrete offering in
布施を渡すor the religious concept discussed as布施の意味.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Religious almsgiving
- Although it overlaps with donation, these uses center on religious practice and gratitude.

