noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
allotment; apportionment; share
General term for distributing or allocating something among parties. Often used in business or administrative contexts.
利益の配当を決める会議が開かれた。
A meeting was held to decide the distribution of profits.
各部署に予算を配当する。
Allocate the budget to each department.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Specifically refers to a dividend paid to shareholders from company profits.
今年の配当は一株あたり50円だった。
This year's dividend was 50 yen per share.