まく

also 撒く

1. godan verb, transitive, usually in kana to scatter; to sprinkle; to strew
2. usually in kana to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to hand out
3. usually in kana to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off; to lose; to get rid of

also 蒔く · 播く

1. godan verb, transitive, usually in kana to sow; to plant; to seed
2. usually in kana to sow (the seeds of; e.g. conflict)
3. usually in kana to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware)