adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes wandering without purpose or showing up somewhere without prior notice. Often used with verbs like 歩く, 出かける, 現れる.
彼はふらりと旅に出た。
He set off on a trip without any particular plan.
友人がふらりと訪ね
A friend dropped by unexpectedly.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
swaying; staggering; feebly
Depicts unsteady, swaying movement, often from weakness, intoxication, or dizziness. Common with verbs like 揺れる, 歩く, 立つ.
酔っ払いがふらりと立ち上がった。
The drunkard staggered to his feet.
風でランタンがふらりと揺れた。
The lantern swayed gently in the wind.
Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is related to the sound-symbolic root ふら (suggesting swaying or wandering).