はらり

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb

gently falling; fluttering down

Describes something light, such as a leaf, petal, or snowflake, falling softly and gracefully. Often used with と.

• 桜さくらの花はなびらがはらりと舞まい落おちた。

  A cherry blossom petal fluttered gently down.