Japanese

はくしさいしゅう
Meaning: broadly benefiting people and relieving their suffering
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom Alternative Readings: ひろくほどこししゅうをすくう

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Example

新しい市長は、博施済衆を理想に掲げ、医療と教育の支援を広げた。
The new mayor held up broad public relief as an ideal and expanded support for health care and education.

Usage Notes

This formal classical idiom describes the ideal of leaders helping many people through generous public service.

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