Scatter in Japanese

"scatter" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

撒く

maku

撒not in this dictionary+くnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "scatter". The most common choice is shown first.

散

Top pick

scatter, disperse, spend, squander

Reading: san

12 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of moon, weapon, and strike. Striking to scatter.

What it carries

Walk, scatter, disperse. Represents scattering.

Related kanji for "scatter"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for scatter?

The most common kanji for "scatter" is 散, read as san. It means scatter, disperse, spend. Related kanji: 飛 (scatter).

How many strokes does 散 have?

散 has 12 strokes.