adverb, noun
occasionally; at times; from time to time
Literary or slightly formal adverb/noun for things that happen now and then. Often used in written language or polite speech.
折り節、故郷のことを思い出す。
From time to time, I remember my hometown.
折り節の便りを楽しみにしています。
I look forward to hearing from you occasionally.
Compound of 折り (おり, 'occasion, time') and 節 (ふし, 'juncture, moment'). The combination reinforces the idea of 'at certain times'.