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撒く

まく

usually kana

Readings

まく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vtto scatter; to sprinkle; to strew
  2. 2.
    v5k, vtto distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to hand out
  3. 3.
    v5k, vtto shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off; to lose; to get rid of

Kanji breakdown

撒
15 strokesGrade 9

Example sentences

まいた種は刈らねばならない。

As you sow, so shall you reap.

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撒くまく

to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off

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