配
distribute · spouse · exile · rationing
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and self. Distributing wine to self.
Symbolism
Delivery, distribution, arrangement. Represents distributing.
Component Breakdown
wine + 己
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
配るよりもらうが難し
くばるよりもらうがむずかし
Receiving is harder than giving
It takes more grace to receive than to give
Anime & Manga
七つの魔剣が支配する
Reign of the Seven Spellblades
A well-known work with 配 in its Japanese title.
配達先のお姉さんが怖すぎる
My Favorite VTuber is Scary IRL
A well-known work with 配 in its Japanese title.
恋したので配信してみた
I Fell in Love, So I'm Streaming It
A well-known work with 配 in its Japanese title.
異世界で配信活動をしたら大量のヤンデレ信者を生み出してしまった件
Isekai de Haishin Katsudou wo Shitara Tairyou no Yandere Shinja wo Umidashite Shimatta Ken
A well-known work with 配 in its Japanese title.
残酷な神が支配する
Zankoku na Kami ga Shihai Suru
A well-known work with 配 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“distribute”
“spouse”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 配 mean in Japanese?
配 means distribute, spouse, exile, rationing.
How do you read 配?
On'yomi: ハイ (HAI). Kun'yomi: くば.る (kubaru).
How many strokes does 配 have?
配 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 配 a good kanji for a tattoo?
配 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means distribute, spouse, exile, rationing. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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