ばらまき

Alternative writings: ばら撒き, ばら蒔き, 散播き, バラ撒き, バラマキ
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1

broadcast sowing; scattering seeds (agricultural seed broadcasting)

NounUsually Kana

Examples

春になったら畑に種のばらまきをする予定だ。

In spring we plan to broadcast seeds over the field.

ばらまきのときは均等に撒くことが大切だ。

When broadcasting seeds, it's important to spread them evenly.

2

distributing widely; handing out freely; spending recklessly (e.g., giveaways, subsidy-style policies)

NounUsually Kana

Examples

会社は新商品のサンプルをばらまきして宣伝した。

The company handed out samples widely to advertise the new product.

その政策は単なるばらまきだと野党に批判された。

The opposition criticized the policy as mere giveaway spending.

観光業者はクーポンをばらまき、客を呼び戻した。

Tourism operators handed out coupons widely to attract customers back.

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