頒
頒·distribute, hand out, circulate
- On-yomi
- ハン
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 頒布 | はんぷ | distribution (of copies, goods) |
| 頒布会 | はんぷかい | subscription club (regular deliveries) |
| 頒価 | はんか | distribution price (of a non-commercial publication) |
| 頒布権 | はんぷけん | right of distribution (copyright law) |
Example sentences
記念の冊子が会員に頒布された。
きねんのさっしがかいいんにはんぷされた。
The commemorative booklet was distributed to members.
毎月お菓子が届く頒布会に申し込んだ。
まいつきおかしがとどくはんぷかいにもうしこんだ。
I signed up for a subscription club that sends sweets every month.
同人誌の頒価は五百円です。
どうじんしのはんかはごひゃくえんです。
The price of the fanzine is five hundred yen.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 頒布 as ふんぷ — that is 分布 (distribution in the statistical sense); 頒布 is はんぷ
- Using 頒布 for ordinary selling — it implies handing out, often at cost
Memory aid
Picture it
分 (divide) next to 頁 (head): copies divided out, one per head — handing them round.
Quick check
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