distribute, spouse, exile, rationing

About this kanji

The kanji 「配」 primarily means to distribute or to arrange something. It is commonly used as a verb (くばる) when referring to the act of distributing. You can find it in words like 気配 (けはい), meaning indication, which suggests something is present but not directly visible. Another important compound is 心配 (しんぱい), which means worry, often reflecting a concern for others. 配給 (はいきゅう) refers to distribution, like the allocation of supplies or rations. A useful note is that while 配 can mean spouse in certain contexts, it is less common and more specialized in usage. This kanji is especially versatile in everyday language, making it significant for learners.

Example sentences

• 料理を配るのは楽しい。

  Distributing food is fun.

Meanings across languages

English

distribute, spouse, exile, rationing

Tiếng Việt

phân phối, vợ/chồng, lưu đày, hệ số

日本語

配る, 配偶者, 追放, 配分

한국어

분배하다, 배우자, 추방하다, 배급

中文

分配, 配偶, 流放, 定量

id

mendistribusikan, pasangan, pengasingan, pemberian

th

จัดสรร, คู่สมรส, การเนรเทศ, การจัดสรร

es

distribuir, cónyuge, exilio, racionamiento

fr

distribuer, conjoint, exil, rationnement

de

verteilen, Ehepartner, Exil, Rationierung

pt

distribuir, cônjuge, exílio, racionamento

Common compounds

• 気配けはいindication, sign, hint
• 支配しはいrule, domination, control
• 心配しんぱいworry, concern, anxiety
• 配給はいきゅうdistribution (e.g. films, rice), rationing (e.g. food, gasoline), food ration
• 配置はいちarrangement (of resources), deployment, stationing
• 配当はいとうallotment, apportionment, share
• 配分はいぶんdistribution, allotment
• 配慮はいりょconsideration, concern, attention