Translation and Meaning of: 蒔く - maku

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 蒔く (maku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: maku

Kana: まく

Type: Substantive.

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蒔く

Translation / Meaning: to sow (seeds)

Meaning in English: to sow (seeds)

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Explanation and Etymology - (蒔く) maku

蒔く (まく) is a Japanese verb meaning "to sow" or "to plant". The word is composed of the kanji 蒔, meaning "to sow", and く, which is the form of the auxiliary verb する (suru) in the present tense. The origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when agriculture was one of Japan's main economic activities. The practice of sowing and planting was considered an art and many techniques were developed to ensure a good harvest. The word 蒔く is widely used in the Japanese language, both in the agricultural context and in figurative expressions such as "sowing peace" or "sowing discord".

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Synonyms and Similar - (蒔く) maku

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播く; まく

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Words containing: 蒔く

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散蒔く

Kana: ばらまく

Romaji: baramaku

Translation / Meaning:

Disseminate; spread; give money freely

Words with the same pronunciation: まく maku

甘口

amakuchi

Sweet taste; softness; flattery; stupidity.

捲る

makuru

verbal suffix to indicate reckless abandonment of activity

膜

maku

Membrane; film

巻く

maku

be wind; curl; to roll

撒く

maku

to spread; sprinkle; to sow

枕

makura

pillow; reinforcement

散蒔く

baramaku

Disseminate; spread; give money freely

取り巻く

torimaku

to surround; Circular

Example Sentences - (蒔く) maku

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Other words of the same type: Substantive.

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洒落

Kana: しゃらく

Romaji: sharaku

Translation / Meaning:

Frank; open -hearted

翻訳

Kana: ほんやく

Romaji: honyaku

Translation / Meaning:

translation; decryption; decipher

告げる

Kana: つげる

Romaji: tsugeru

Translation / Meaning:

to inform

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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