godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be scattered; be dispersed; be littered
Describes things being spread out or lying around in a disorderly way. Often used for objects, people, or abstract things like attention.
机の上に書類が散らばっている。
Papers are scattered on the desk.
公園にゴミが散らばっていた。
Trash was littered in the park.
観客は試合後に散らばった。
The spectators dispersed after the game.