n. [ L. annotatio: cf. F. annotation. ] A note, added by way of comment, or explanation; -- usually in the plural; as, annotations on ancient authors, or on a word or a passage. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ほどこす, hodokosu] (v5s, vt) (1) to give (time, money, goods); to donate; (2) to do; to perform; to conduct; (3) to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation); (4) to sow; to seed; to scatter (e.g. fertilizer); to sprinkle; (5) (arch) to spread far and wide; (P)#18983