はらはら
N1[harahara]
Meanings
1.Noun・suruAdverb
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; to be kept in suspense; to feel excited; to feel thrilled
2.AdverbAdv-to
fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears)
3.AdverbAdv-to
hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
Examples
息子の試験結果をはらはらして待った。
I waited nervously for my son's test results.
手紙を読みながら涙がはらはら零れました。
Tears fell as I read the letter.
木の葉がはらはらと落ちています。
The leaves are falling gently.