JMdict: 2837412
お布施 【おふせ】
- [n,vs] alms-giving; charity
- [n,vs] offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.)
- [n,vs] financially supporting one's favorite celebrity (by buying merchandise, attending events, etc.)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 布 | Linen, Cloth, Spread, Distribute | フ | ぬの |
| 施 | Give, Bestow, Perform, Alms | シ, セ | ほどこ.す |