Vocab Info

N3 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

()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

    1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to scatter, to sprinkle, to strew

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

      2.

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

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Godan 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

    All Forms

    撒く 【まく】

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    Examples

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      玄関(げんかん)(さき)(みず)()いて掃除(そうじ)をする。

      To sprinkle water in the entryway and sweep it.

      • N3

      そうだ!ビラを()いて(みせ)宣伝(せんでん)をしよう!

      Yes, that's right! I'll distribute some flyers to advertise the store!

      • N3

      (だれ)一体(いったい)そんなデタラメな(うわさ)()いたのですか?

      Who in the world would spread such a ridiculous rumor?

      • N3

      (だれ)かに尾行(びこう)されている(こと)()づいたが()(こと)成功(せいこう)した。

      He realized that someone was following him, but he succeeded in giving them the slip.

      • N3

      街頭(がいとう)でビラを()いて(きゃく)()()もうとしたが、現実(げんじつ)はそう(あま)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.

      • N2
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