Readings: ハイ (Onyomi), くば.る (Kunyomi)
Meaning: distribute, deliver, arrange, spouse
The kanji 配 combines 酉 (you), an ancient vessel for wine, and 己 (ki), meaning oneself or a snake-like winding motion. The original meaning relates to distributing or arranging things, often liquid, from a vessel. It evolved to include meanings like distribute, deliver, and even spouse (as in arranging a marriage).
View JLPT N3 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The stroke order for 配 starts with the two horizontal strokes on the left, followed by the vertical stroke, then the box-like structure, and finally the strokes of the 己 radical on the right. Pay attention to the order within the 酉 radical and then the 己 radical.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 酉 |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 10 |
| JLPT Level | N3 |
| Grade | S |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- ハイ (Hai)
Kunyomi (Japanese readings)
- くば・る (kuba.ru)
Common Words Using 配
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 心配 | しんぱい | worry, anxiety |
| 配達 | はいたつ | delivery, distribution |
| 配置 | はいち | arrangement, disposition |
| 配布 | はいふ | distribution, handout |
| 配慮 | はいりょ | consideration, concern |
| 支配 | しはい | control, domination |
| 手配 | てはい | arrangement, preparation |
| 分配 | ぶんぱい | division, partition |
| 宅配便 | たくはいびん | home delivery service |
| 配属 | はいぞく | assignment (e.g., to a department) |
Kunyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 配る | くばる | to distribute, to hand out, to deliver |
| 気を配る | きをくばる | to pay attention, to be careful/considerate |
| 心配り | こころくばり | thoughtfulness, consideration |
| 気配 | けはい | sign, indication, presence |
| 目配り | めくばり | watchful eye, careful attention |
| 手配り | てくばり | arrangements, preparations (by hand) |
| 目配せ | めくばせ | a wink, a glance (as a signal) |
| 心に配る | こころにくばる | to pay attention to, to be considerate of |
| 配り物 | くばりもの | handout, distributed item |
| 配り終える | くばりおえる | to finish distributing |
Example Sentences
Japanese: 新しい資料をみんなに配ってください。
Kana: あたらしいしりょうをみんなにくばってください。
Romaji: Atarashii shiryō o minna ni kubatte kudasai.
English: Please distribute the new materials to everyone.
Japanese: 彼は試験の結果を心配している。
Kana: かれはしけんのけっかをしんぱいしている。
Romaji: Kare wa shiken no kekka o shinpai shiteiru.
English: He is worried about the exam results.
Japanese: この荷物は明日配達されます。
Kana: このにもつはあしたはいたつされます。
Romaji: Kono nimotsu wa ashita haitatsu saremasu.
English: This package will be delivered tomorrow.
Japanese: 会議室の椅子の配置を変えました。
Kana: かいぎしつのいすのはいちをかえました。
Romaji: Kaigishitsu no isu no haichi o kaemashita.
English: We changed the arrangement of chairs in the conference room.
Japanese: パンフレットを駅前で配布した。
Kana: パンフレットをえきまえではいふした。
Romaji: Panfuretto o ekimae de haifu shita.
English: We handed out pamphlets in front of the station.
Japanese: お客様への細やかな配慮が必要です。
Kana: おきゃくさまへのこまやかなはいりょがひつようです。
Romaji: Okyaku-sama e no komayaka na hairyo ga hitsuyō desu.
English: Careful consideration for customers is necessary.
Japanese: その国は独裁者に支配されている。
Kana: そのくにはどくさいしゃにしはいされている。
Romaji: Sono kuni wa dokusaisha ni shihai sareteiru.
English: That country is controlled by a dictator.
Japanese: 警察は容疑者の手配を進めている。
Kana: けいさつはようぎしゃのてはいをすすめている。
Romaji: Keisatsu wa yōgisha no tehai o susumeteiru.
English: The police are making arrangements for the suspect.
Japanese: 利益は従業員に公平に分配された。
Kana: りえきはじゅうぎょういんにこうへいにつきぶんぱいされた。
Romaji: Rieki wa jūgyōin ni kōhei ni bunpai sareta.
English: The profits were fairly distributed among the employees.
Japanese: 夜中に誰かの気配を感じた。
Kana: よなかにだれかのけはいをかんじた。
Romaji: Yonaka ni dareka no kehai o kanjita.
English: I felt someone’s presence in the middle of the night.
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