Godan verb, transitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to sow, to plant, to seed.
  2. to sow (the seeds of; e.g. conflict).
  3. to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
まく
 
蒔く まく
 
播く まく