農家は畑に肥料をまいた。
The farmer sowed fertilizer in the field.
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He sprinkled water in the garden.
ホースで庭に水をまいた。
I watered the garden using a hose.
節分の豆まきでは、枡に豆を入れて撒くのが一般的だ。
In the bean-throwing ceremony of Setsubun, it is common to put beans in a measuring box and scatter them.
節分に煎り豆を撒く
We scatter roasted beans during Setsubun.
農家は畑に厩肥を撒いた。
The farmer scattered manure on the field.
Usage Notes
Used for scattering objects like salt or beans, sprinkling liquids, or shaking off a pursuer.
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