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配
On'yomi
ハイ
HAI
Kun'yomi
くば.る
kubaru
distribute · spouse · exile · rationing
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
配=
酉己
wine + 己
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and self. Distributing wine to self.
Symbolism
Delivery, distribution, arrangement. Represents distributing.
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
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?
Yes. 配 (distribute, spouse, exile, rationing) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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