What does 撒く mean?
撒く is a Japanese verb meaning “to scatter, to sprinkle, to sow” in English. It can also be translated as “to distribute (flyers, etc.), to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 撒く in kanji, まく in hiragana, and maku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
まいた種は刈らねばならない。
As you sow, so shall you reap.