Frequency rank: 19,050. – 19,130.
    Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
  1. to sow; to plant; to seedword usually written using kana alone
  2. to sow (the seeds of; e.g. conflict)word usually written using kana alonesee also
  3. to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware)word usually written using kana alonesee also
Forms
  • Frequency rank: 19,050. – 19,130.
  • まくFrequency rank: 24,002. – 24,164.
  • まく
Example sentences
6 results
You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs.
You must sow before you can reap.
"When I was little, I once broke my mom's favorite necklace, and all the little pieces spilled onto the road." "Was she mad at you?" "I don't really remember." "Then how do you know you did that?" "She told me about it several times." "She's probably holding it against you." "You think?" "Maybe. Once you start making money, you should buy her another one to make up for it." "Alright, I will."