English–Japanese

“spread out” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishiku

Example

床にマットを敷きます。yuka ni ma tto o shi ki ma su

I spread a mat on the floor.

Illustration for 敷く (spread out)

How to say “spread out” in Japanese

“Spread out” in Japanese is 敷く (shiku).

Describes placing something flat over a surface so that it covers or rests on it.

Full entry for 敷く: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 敷く

公園では、芝生にシートを敷きます。kō en de wa shibafu ni shī to o shi ki ma su

At the park, I lay out a sheet on the grass.

Tips for using 敷く

  • In everyday Japanese, 敷く (shiku) commonly describes putting down a futon, mat, or rug, so it is used where English often says "lay out" rather than only "spread out."

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