1.
to scatter, to make a mess, to clutter
To cause disorder by spreading things around untidily.
部屋を散らかすな。
Don't make a mess of the room.
子供がおもちゃを散らかした。
The child made a mess with toys.
片付けたばかりなのに、また散らかさないでください。
I just cleaned up, so please don't make a mess again.
TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞 (transitive). Intransitive pair: 散らかる (to be messy).
ASPECT: ている indicates resulting state or ongoing action. 散らかしている = 'has made messy' or 'is making messy.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- Xを散らかす (to scatter X, make X messy)
- 部屋を散らかす (to mess up a room)
- 散らかさないで (don't make a mess)
INTRANSITIVE PAIR:
- 散らかす (transitive) - to make messy
- 散らかる (intransitive) - to be messy
NOTE: Often used in negative requests: 散らかさないで！ (Don't make a mess!)
Related Words
Related:
散らかる (intransitive pair)