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配

配 — distribute, spouse, exile

Learn the correct stroke order for 配 (distribute), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 310 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハイhai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くば.るkubaru
Strokes10
Radical酉
Frequency#359
Meaningsdistribute, spouse, exile, rationing

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

気配けはいindication; sign; hintnoun
軍配ぐんばいgourd-shaped war fannoun
勾配こうばいslope; incline; gradientnoun
支配しはいrule; domination; controlnoun
手配てはいarrangement; preparationsnoun
心配しんぱいworry; concern; anxietynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 配 (distribute) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 酉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 配 is #359, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

気配けはい — indication; sign; hint
軍配ぐんばい — gourd-shaped war fan
勾配こうばい — slope; incline; gradient

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (酉)

酒sake酌bar-tending酎sake酔drunk酢vinegar酬repay酪dairy products酸acid

Same reading

敗failure背stature抜slip out杯counter for cupfuls

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 配 have?

The kanji 配 (distribute) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 配?

配 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 配 mean?

配 means: distribute, spouse, exile, rationing. On'yomi readings: ハイ. Kun'yomi readings: くば.る.

What JLPT level is 配?

配 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.