“In twos and threes” in Japanese
Short answer
In twos and threes in Japanese is “ちらほら” (chirahora). Full meaning: here and there, in twos and threes, sporadically, sparsely; now and then, from time to time, occasionally.
Other ways to say “In twos and threes” in Japanese
ちらりほらり
chirarihorari here and there, in twos and threes, sporadically, sparsely; now and then, from time to time, occasionally; lightly fluttering (of falling petals, leaves, etc.), swirling (in the wind)
チラホラ
chirahora here and there, in twos and threes, sporadically, sparsely; now and then, from time to time, occasionally
チラリホラリ
chirarihorari here and there, in twos and threes, sporadically, sparsely; now and then, from time to time, occasionally; lightly fluttering (of falling petals, leaves, etc.), swirling (in the wind)
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