JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
撒く
To scatter seeds or water, distribute flyers, or shake off a pursuer.
Readings
Other forms
まく common kana form
撒きます polite form
撒かない plain negative
撒いて te-form
撒いた plain past
1 Verb (transitive)
To Scatter / Sprinkle
Describes the action of dispersing liquids, fine particles, or small objects over a surface area.
Example
畑 に 水 を 撒く の を 手伝って ください 。
Please help me sprinkle water on the field.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To Distribute / Hand Out
Refers to the indiscriminate distribution of materials such as leaflets or money to a large group.
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3 Verb (transitive)
To Shake Off / Lose (a pursuer)
Signifies the act of successfully evading a pursuer or losing a tail during a chase.
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