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What is the Kanji for 'Distribute'? | 配

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Distribute', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Distribute' is 配.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Distribute

    Reading

    kunyomiくば

    kuba

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac Oneself

    Example Word

    分配: distribution. The Japanese noun '分配 (ぶんぱい)' refers to the act of distributing or allocating something among a group of people or entities. It is commonly used in contexts involving the division of resources, responsibilities, or benefits. For example: The distribution of profits was fair「利益の分配は公平だった」(りえきのぶんぱいはこうへいだった). They discussed the distribution of tasks「彼らは任務の分配について話し合った」(かれらはにんむのぶんぱいについてはなしあった). This term is often used in economic, organizational, or social contexts to describe how something is divided or shared.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    368

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Bird of the zodiac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oneself

Words Using

This kanji is used in 12 words:

    word

    配達

    Meaning

    Delivery

    word

    心配

    Meaning

    Worry

    word

    気配

    Meaning

    Presence, Sign

    word

    支配

    Meaning

    Control, Domination

    word

    配慮

    Meaning

    Consideration

    word

    配置

    Meaning

    Arrangement, Placement

    word

    配る

    Meaning

    Distribute

    word

    配偶

    Meaning

    Spouse

    word

    配分

    Meaning

    Distribution

    word

    配当

    Meaning

    Dividend

    word

    年配

    Meaning

    Elderly

    word

    分配

    Meaning

    Distribution

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 13 kanji contain the part 酉 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alcohol, Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drunk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bitter, Acid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ugly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vinegar

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cruel, Severe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brew

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ferment, Fermentation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pour wine, Bartending

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dairy produce, Dairy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reward, Repay

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Awakening

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 己 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wake up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harbor, Port

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reform

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scroll

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wrap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

Learn the Kanji

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What does 配 mean?

配 means 'Distribute'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.