まく
Frequency rank: 19,050. – 19,130. (for form 撒く: 5,818. – 5,827.)
- to scatter; to sprinkle; to strewword usually written using kana alone
- to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.)word usually written using kana alone
- to give the slip; to throw off; to shake off; to loseword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- まくFrequency rank: 19,050. – 19,130.
- 撒く【まく】Frequency rank: 5,818. – 5,827.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 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
This meaning refers to the action of spreading something over a surface or area, often in a light or random manner.
This usage implies the act of giving out materials such as flyers or information to a wider audience.
This meaning indicates escaping from someone's notice or avoiding detection.
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