散らかす
chirakasuTo make a place untidy or messy by scattering things around.
彼は机の上を散らかしてしまった。
He made a mess on his desk.
子供がおもちゃを散らかしている。
The child is making a mess with his toys.
This verb is often used to describe someone making a place untidy, especially in a household or personal space.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This verb is often used in a negative context to scold someone for making a mess.
⚡Gold Rule
Causative Form
The verb '散らかす' is the causative form of '散らす', meaning it implies causing something to be messy.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb '散らす' (to scatter) with the causative suffix '-かす', meaning to cause something to be scattered or messy.
📝Usage Notes
This verb is commonly used in everyday contexts to express disapproval of someone making a place untidy. It can also be used reflexively as '散らかす' to describe oneself making a mess.