配布

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 配布(はいふ) means distributing materials or items to multiple people.
• Basic usage: It announces that meeting materials will be handed out at reception.
  • 受付で会議の資料を配布します。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Everyday and formal wording
  • 配る(くばる) is the everyday verb for handing things out. 配布する is somewhat more formal and suits notices or descriptions of work procedures.