adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
murmuringly; with a rippling sound
Formal or literary onomatopoeic word describing the gentle sound of flowing water, such as a stream or brook. Used adverbially with と or as a たる adjective.
The brook is flowing with a murmuring sound.
The murmuring of the stream is pleasant.
Kana spelling; useful for learners since the kanji are rare and complex.
Alternate literary kanji spelling without the repetition mark.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 潺 is used specifically for the sound of flowing water, and the reduplication creates an onomatopoeic literary expression.