Vocab Info
N3 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
撒くto scatter, to sprinkle, to strew, to distribute (handbills, etc.), to spread (rumours, etc.), to give the slip, to throw off, to shake off, to lose
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
1.
to scatter, to sprinkle, to strew
Usually written using kana aloneGodan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
2.
to distribute (flyers, etc.), to give out, to hand out
Usually written using kana aloneGodan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
3.
to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.), to give the slip, to throw off, to lose, to get rid of
Usually written using kana alone
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撒く 【まく】
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玄関先に水を撒いて掃除をする。
To sprinkle water in the entryway and sweep it.
そうだ!ビラを撒いて店の宣伝をしよう!
Yes, that's right! I'll distribute some flyers to advertise the store!
誰が一体そんなデタラメな噂を撒いたのですか?
Who in the world would spread such a ridiculous rumor?
誰かに尾行されている事に気づいたが撒く事に成功した。
He realized that someone was following him, but he succeeded in giving them the slip.
街頭でビラを撒いて客を呼び込もうとしたが、現実はそう甘くないようだ。
I tried to attract customers by handing out leaflets on the streets, but in reality it isn't so pleasant.
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