Translation and Meaning of: 散蒔く - baramaku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 散蒔く (baramaku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: baramaku
Kana: ばらまく
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: Disseminate; spread; give money freely
Meaning in English: to disseminate;to scatter;to give money freely
Definition: Spread many things in a wide area.
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Explanation and Etymology - (散蒔く) baramaku
The Japanese term 「散蒔く」 (baramaku) is composed of two kanji: 「散」 and 「蒔」. Let's explore the etymology and meaning of these kanji to better understand the word as a whole. The kanji 「散」 (chiru) means "to scatter" or "to disperse," while the kanji 「蒔」 (maku) refers to "to sow" or "to plant." Therefore, the combination of these two characters results in the meaning of "to scatter widely" or "to disperse randomly," ideas that are closely related to the act of distributing something broadly, without a specific direction.
In usage terms, 「散蒔く」 (baramaku) is often used to describe the act of scattering objects randomly or disorderly. This term can be applied in contexts such as spreading seeds in the soil, distributing papers or money, or launching rumors that spread quickly. In the modern world, it can also be used metaphorically to describe the rapid propagation of information, especially in digital contexts.
The origin of the use of 「散蒔く」 in the Japanese language is ancient, dating back to the period when agriculture was the foundation of Japanese society. Spreading seeds efficiently was a critical skill, hence the importance of the word in its original context. Nowadays, while industrialized agriculture employs more regimented techniques, the connotation of 'spreading' remains relevant in many aspects of daily life and in the digital age.
Interestingly, the term 「ばらまく」 (baramaku) also exists as a less formal or more colloquial form used in everyday situations. This variation retains the same essential meaning but tends to be used more frequently in informal communication contexts. Essentially, the fluidity and adaptability of the term reflect the flexibility of the Japanese language in adjusting to the expressive needs of its speakers over time.
Verbal conjugation of 散蒔く
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 散蒔く (baramaku)
- 散蒔く - Basic form infinitive
- 散蒔きます - Formal affirmative form
- 散蒔かない - Negative form
- 散蒔こう - Imperative form
- 散蒔いて - Shape yourself
- 散蒔かれる - Passive form
Synonyms and similar words
- まく (maku) - Spread, sow;
- 撒く (saku) - Spread, cast (usually related to seeds or small objects);
- 播く (haku) - Sow (specifically related to planting seeds).;
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ばらまく baramaku
How to Write in Japanese - (散蒔く) baramaku
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (散蒔く) baramaku:
Example Sentences - (散蒔く) baramaku
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa niwa ni hana no tane wo chiramikimashita
I scattered flower seeds in the garden.
I sowed flowers in the garden.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 庭 - noun that means "garden"
- に - locative particle that indicates where something happened
- 花 - noun that means "flowers"
- の - possessive particle that indicates that the flowers belong to the garden
- 種 - noun that means "seeds"
- を - object particle that indicates that the seeds have been scattered
- 散蒔きました - verb that means "to scatter seeds"
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