Japanese

ほどこす
Meaning: to apply (decoration), to give (alms), to carry out
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 施す 施さない
Polite 施します 施しません
Past 施した 施さなかった
Polite + Past 施しました 施しませんでした
Te-form 施して 施さなくて
Potential 施せる 施せない
Passive 施される 施されない
Causative 施させる 施させない
Imperative 施せ 施すな

Handwriting

施
す

Example sentences

Delicate craftsmanship has been applied to that old clock.
古い家の天井には、美しい装飾が施されていた。
The ceiling of the old house was decorated beautifully.
職人は、細かな装飾を施して美しい作品を仕上げた。
The craftsman applied fine decorations and finished a beautiful work.
母はハンカチに美しい花の刺繍を施した。
My mother embroidered beautiful flowers on a handkerchief.
看護師はけがをした子供に応急処置を施した。
The nurse performed first aid on the injured child.
車の表面に特別な塗装を施した。
A special coating was applied to the surface of the car.
画家は下絵に鮮やかな彩色を施した
The artist applied vivid coloring to the sketch.
怪我をした人に、すぐに応急処置を施した。
We immediately gave first aid to the injured person.
このスポンジは抗菌加工が施されている。
This sponge has been treated to be antibacterial.
そのギリシャ神殿の柱頭には見事な彫刻が施されている。
The capitals of that Greek temple are decorated with stunning carvings.

Usage Notes

Used when adding a decorative finish, giving aid to the needy, or taking specific measures.

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