Translation guide
Describes things being spread out or lying around in a disorderly way across an area. Japanese uses different verbs depending on whether the focus is on the state of being scattered or the action that caused it.
Describe a state where many small objects are spread out over a surface or area.
The most common way to say things are scattered around. It focuses on the resulting state.
Toys are scattered around on the floor.
Papers are scattered around on the desk.
More formal or written, often used for a messy, littered state.
Trash is scattered around the park.
Used for things scattered here and there, often in a more neutral or geographical sense.
Small lakes are scattered around this region.
Describe the act of someone or something causing objects to be scattered.
To scatter things messily, often used for making a room messy.
The child scattered toys around the room.
To scatter or strew things widely, often used for seeds, money, or leaflets.
To scatter or disperse, often used for leaves, hair, or attention.
Describe a group of people or objects being dispersed or located in various places.
彼は庭に種をばらまいた。
He scattered seeds around the garden.
風が落ち葉を散らした。
The wind scattered the fallen leaves around.
観客が会場に散らばった。
The audience scattered around the venue.