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ばらまく
baramaku
Description
「ばらまく」は、お金や物をあちこちに広くまくことです。
"ばらまく" means to scatter money or things widely here and there.
うわさや病気を広める時にも使います。
It is also used when spreading rumors or diseases.
Meanings
ばらまくbaramaku
to scatter, spread around widely
床にお菓子をばらまいてしまった。
I scattered sweets on the floor.
ばらまくbaramaku
to hand out money or gifts to many people
政治家がお金をばらまく。
Politicians distribute money.
ばらまくbaramaku
to spread rumors or information widely
うわさを町中にばらまく。
Spread rumors throughout the town.
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Notes
- Etymology
ばら (scattered, loose) + まく (to sow/scatter), so 'to sow in a scattered way'.
- Nuance
often carries a careless or wasteful tone, especially with money or rumors.
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