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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
庭に水をまいて植物に水やりをした。
I sprinkled water in the garden to water the plants.
道に砂をまいて滑らないようにした。
I scattered sand on the road to prevent slipping.
農家の人が畑に種をまいているのを見た。
I saw the farmer scattering seeds in the field.