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撒く
まく
maku
The primary image of this verb is the act of dispersing something from a single point to a wider area. When used for seeds or powder, it implies a deliberate, spreading motion. When used for liquids, such as water, it often refers to sprinkling or splashing over a surface to dampen it or clean it.
In the context of evading someone, the word describes the act of creating a gap between oneself and a pursuer. It is not merely about running fast, but about using clever maneuvers, shortcuts, or distractions to "scatter" the pursuer's focus or lead them in the wrong direction, effectively breaking the connection of the chase.
While "scatter" in English can sometimes be passive or accidental, "撒く" in Japanese is almost always an intentional, active gesture. It is commonly used in both agricultural contexts and in suspenseful or crime-related narratives when describing a getaway.
Ý nghĩa
To evade someone who is following or pursuing you.
追っ手を撒く。
Shake off a pursuer.
Grammar & Conjugations
Godan Verb (五段動詞)
makimasu
makimashita
makimasen
makimasen deshita
Ví dụ
Từ tượng thanh & tượng hình
パラパラ
Scattering small grains or seeds in small amounts.
鳥に餌をパラパラと撒く。
Scatter bird feed bit by bit.
ジャバジャバ
Pouring or splashing a large amount of liquid.
庭に水をジャバジャバと撒く。
Splash a lot of water in the garden.
Động từ ghép
撒き散らす
To scatter or spread something widely, often used for smells or rumors.
彼はクラス中に根も葉もない噂を撒き散らした。
He spread groundless rumors throughout the class.