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VocabJLPT N3

to scatter

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves)
2. to scatter
3. to disappear

This verb describes things scattering or falling apart, such as flower petals falling from a tree or a crowd dispersing. It is especially associated with cherry blossoms and carries a poetic, bittersweet nuance in Japanese culture.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The cherry blossoms I saw on the way home from work were already half gone.

Sentence 2

She said, "Even after the petals fall, the fragrance remains."

Sentence 3

"I want to see them one more time before they fall," she said.

Sentence 4

Can I watch the petals fall just one more time?

Sentence 5

For some reason, I don't want to watch the petals fall today.