ぱらり

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb

sprinkling; in small light bits

Describes something falling or being scattered lightly and sparsely, often with a soft, delicate feel. Common with と.

• 雪ゆきがぱらりと降ふり始はじめた。

  Snow began to fall lightly, in scattered flakes.

• パン粉こをぱらりとふりかける。

  Sprinkle breadcrumbs lightly over it.