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synonym Comparative
配る
VS
配布する

Differences Between "配る" and "配布する"

Option A
配る
Meaning
to distribute; to hand out
Reading
くばる (kubaru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
先生が生徒にプリントを配った。
The teacher handed out prints to the students.
Option B
配布する
Meaning
to distribute, to hand out
Reading
はいふする (haifu suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議で資料を参加者全員に配布した。
I distributed the materials to all participants at the meeting.

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使い分け解説:
- 配る: 「何かを多くの人に手渡す」という意味で使われます。チラシや資料などを配る時によく使います。 (Used in the sense of "handing something to many people." Often used when distributing flyers or materials.)
- 配布する: 資料や物品などを多くの人に「配る」ことを意味します。フォーマルな場面でよく使われます。/ Means to 'distribute' documents or goods to many people. Often used in formal settings.
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