JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
配 — distribute
- Reading
- ハイ・くば.る
- Meaning
- distribute; spouse; exile; rationing
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
配 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ハイ・くば.る and it means distribute; spouse; exile; rationing. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
配 appears in everyday japanese words such as 分配 (division), 手配 (arrangement) and 気配 (indication).
Japanese words containing 配
Frequently asked questions
What does 配 mean in Japanese?
配 means distribute; spouse; exile; rationing in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 配 read?
配 is read ハイ・くば.る. Reading it inside real words — 分配 and 手配 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 配 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 配 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 配 in a word?
A common word containing 配 is 分配 (ぶんぱい) — "division". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 配 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 配 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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