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配
配 (readings: はい, くば; Japanese kanji) means “to distribute”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 配達 (delivery).
What does 配 mean?
| Kanji | 配 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to distribute |
| Readings | はい, くば |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 配
配 is read はい or くば depending on the word.
Example words with 配
| Example | 配達 (delivery) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14