here and there; everywhere; in various places
Used to indicate that something is scattered or found in many places. Can function as a noun or adverb.
Benches are placed here and there in the park.
He traveled around to various places.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling; 処 is a variant for 'place'.
Compound of 諸 (sho, 'various') and 所 (sho, 'place'). The reading is a straightforward on'yomi combination.