ばらまく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ばらまく
1
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to broadcast
Examples
ベンは悪意から私の噂をばらまいた。
Ben spread a rumor about me out of malice.
2
to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
Kanji in this Word
撒
15 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
scatter
sprinkle
give them the slip
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
サツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
散
12 strokes
Frequency: 758
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
scatter
disperse
spend
squander
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ち.る
ち.らす
-ち.らす
ち.らかす
ち.らかる
ち.らばる
ばら
ばら.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちる
蒔
13 strokes
Frequency: 2368
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
sow (seeds)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ジ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.える
ま.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まい
まか
まき
播
15 strokes
Frequency: 2204
Grade 9
Meanings
plant
sow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハ
バン
ハン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はり
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