Translation guide
How to express 'scatter about' in Japanese, covering physical scattering of objects, spreading things around, and figurative dispersion.
To throw or drop small items so they spread over an area, like seeds, crumbs, or toys.
General verb for scattering small things like seeds, salt, or water. Often used for deliberate spreading.
I scattered seeds in the garden.
To scatter or strew things carelessly or in large quantities, like money, leaflets, or garbage.
He scattered flyers around the town.
To scatter or disperse things, often implying disorder. Can be used for leaves, papers, etc.
The wind scattered the fallen leaves about.
To leave objects lying around in a messy way, like clothes, books, or toys.
To mess up a place by scattering things around. Often used for rooms or desks.
The kids scattered toys about the room.
Describes the state of being scattered around. Intransitive, so it focuses on the result.
Books are scattered about on the floor.
To cause a group to disperse in different directions.
To spread or disperse non-physical things like light, rumors, or attention.
犬が鳥を追い散らした。
The dog scattered the birds about.