Word details

まく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word まく.

Dictionary

Entry

撒くTransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #7877
1

to scatter; to sprinkle; to strew

Examples
まいた種は刈らねばならない。
As you sow, so shall you reap.
2

to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to hand out

3

to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off; to lose; to get rid of

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

scatter, sprinkle, give them the slip

15 strokesGrade 9

On

サンサツ

Kun

ま.く

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