How to say "Distribution" in Japanese

When translating "distribution" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 配給 and 頒布. In Japanese, 配給 (はいきゅう (haikyuu)) is typically associated with "distribution (of goods), rationing, supply" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used in contexts of distributing limited resources, such as wartime rationing, or in the context of film distribution. Implies a regulated or organized distribution system.. On the other hand, 頒布 (はんぷ (hanpu)) maps to "distribution, dissemination, circulation" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents To distribute or disseminate something, often in a formal or organized manner, like documents, goods, or information to a group of people. Similar to 配布. A literal translation of "distribution" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!