Quick answer
配 is the kanji for "Distribute". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is くば.る (kubaru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Distribute
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 配 represents 'DISTRIBUTE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of distribute.
On-reading: はい — remember this sound by associating it with distribute. Kun-reading: くば.る.
Example Sentences
資料を配布しました。
しりょうをはいふしました。
I distributed the materials.
心配しないでください。
しんぱいしないでください。
Please don't worry.
Vocabulary using 配
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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