Explore 配 in words about distribution, arrangements and concern. Learn each reading with the whole word.
The idea
配 has 10 strokes. In compounds it is often read はい, as in 配布（はいふ） and 配達（はいたつ）; the verb 配る is くばる. Learn each word in context.
| Word | Reading |
|---|---|
| 配る | くばる |
| 配布 | はいふ |
| 配達 | はいたつ |
| 手配 | てはい |
| 心配 | しんぱい |
Examples
- 先生は学生にプリントを配ります。The teacher distributes handouts to the students.
- 会社は荷物を配達します。The company delivers packages.
- 会議で資料を配布しました。I distributed the documents at the meeting.
- 友達のことが心配です。I am worried about my friend.
- タクシーを手配しました。I arranged a taxi.
- スタッフはみんなに水を配ります。The staff distribute water to everyone.
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Watch out
配る means to hand things out; 配達する means to deliver them to a destination. 心配 means worry, not distribution.
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Write the reading of 配布 in hiragana.
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はいふ
配布 is はいふ: it means distribution, as of handouts.
Write the reading of 配る in hiragana.
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くばる
配る is くばる: the verb means to hand things out.
Choose the missing kanji: 心＿（しんぱい）［配／酒］.
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配
配 completes 心配（しんぱい）, meaning worry.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 配布 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 配る in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 心＿（しんぱい）［配／酒］.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 配 using the linked stroke diagram. Cover the readings, read 配布 and 配る, then make a sentence with one.