give, bestow, perform, alms
施 centers on the act of giving or extending something outward: bestowing a gift, performing an action, or distributing alms. The idea is one of deliberate outward provision.
施 combines 方 (direction, method) with 也, which likely contributes the sound. The character originally related to spreading or extending, which developed into giving and performing.
The left side 方 suggests a method or direction, and the right side 也 looks like a person extending something outward. Picture someone using a method to give alms or perform a charitable act.
For シ, imagine a person giving alms while saying 'she' (シ) as they bestow kindness: she -> シ.
facility; facilities; institution; establishment
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters); enactment
to give (time, money, goods); to donate
putting in force (a law); putting into operation; putting into effect; enforcement
construction; constructing; carrying out; work; formation; workmanship; execution
policy; measure
treatment (medical, cosmetic, massage, etc.); carrying out (therapy, hypnosis, etc.); practicing
locking
alms-giving; charity
alms-giving; charity
government; administration; statesmanship
donor; benefactor; almsgiver
manuring; fertilization; fertilisation
charity; almsgiving
free medical treatment; gratuitous treatment
garbage disposal plant; refuse disposal facility; waste treatment plant
sports facilities
Law Concerning Special Measures Against Dioxins
resort facility
leisure facility (e.g. amusement park)