adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
here and there; sparsely; in small numbers
Describes things appearing or existing in scattered, small numbers across an area, often with a visual or spatial sense.
公園には桜の木がちらほらと咲き始めていた。
Cherry trees were starting to bloom here and there in the park.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
occasionally; now and then; from time to time
Used for events or occurrences that happen sporadically over time, not necessarily tied to physical distribution.
最近、ちらほらと彼の噂を聞くようになった。
Lately, I've been hearing rumors about him now and then.