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to scatter; to sprinkle; to strew
to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to hand out
to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off; to lose; to get rid of
春になったので花の種を庭に撒いた。
I scattered flower seeds in the garden.
鳥に餌を撒いて飼っています。
I raise birds by scattering food for them.
水を撒いて道を濡らしました。
I sprinkled water and wet the road.