noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
alms-giving; charity
Buddhist term for giving alms or charity, often in a religious context. Polite form with お.
See also: 布施
お寺でお布施をした。
I gave alms at the temple.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
offering to a priest; donation for a memorial service
Specifically money or goods offered to a Buddhist priest, often for chanting sutras or performing memorial rites. Polite term.
See also: 布施
法事のとき、お坊さんにお布施を渡した。
At the memorial service, I handed an offering to the priest.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
financially supporting a favorite celebrity; spending money on a fan favorite
Colloquial, modern usage. Refers to fans spending money on their favorite idol, actor, or character, likened humorously to religious offerings.
推しに毎月お布施をしている。
I give monthly offerings to my favorite idol.