JLPT N3 · 10 strokes
Kanji 配: "distribute, spouse, exile"
The kanji 配 means "distribute, spouse, exile, rationing". It is written with 10 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read ハイ in on'yomi and くば.る in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
ハイ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
くば.る
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | distribute, spouse, exile, rationing |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 10 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 3 |
| Frequency rank | 359 of 2,501 |
Common words with 配
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 心配worry; concern; anxiety; uneasiness · care; help; aid; assistance
- 気配indication; sign; hint; sensation · tone (of the market)
- 支配rule; domination; control · direction; management; guidance
- 配置arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting
- 配るto distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to deal out · to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.); to station
- 手配arrangement; preparations · search (by police)
- 配慮consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness
- 配下followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
- 目配せsignalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
- 支配者governor; leader; ruler
- 心配をかけるto cause someone to worry
- 気を配るto pay attention; to be watchful
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