godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for giving money, goods, time, or aid, often with a nuance of charitable or generous giving.
彼は被災地に多額の義援金を施した。
He donated a large sum of relief money to the disaster area.
It is important to lend a hand to those in need.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for performing actions, measures, or policies, often in formal or written contexts. Common with nouns like 処置, 対策, 治療.
医者は患者に適切な治療を施した。
The doctor administered appropriate treatment to the patient.
政府は経済対策を施すと発表した。
The government announced that it would implement economic measures.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for applying processing, makeup, ornamentation, annotations, or finishing touches to something.
彼女は顔に化粧を施した。
She applied makeup to her face.
職人が家具に細かい装飾を施した。
The craftsman added fine ornamentation to the furniture.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for sowing seeds, scattering fertilizer, or sprinkling something over an area.
農家は畑に種を施した。
The farmer sowed seeds in the field.
庭に肥料を施す時期です。
It's time to scatter fertilizer in the garden.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
spread far and wide
Archaic use meaning to spread something extensively. Rare in modern Japanese.
古い文献では、恩恵を広く施すという表現が見られる。
In old texts, one can find expressions like 'to bestow blessings far and wide.'