adverb taking the と particle, 'taru' adjective

  1. in pieces, in scraps, in flakes, fluttering.
  2. fragmentary (e.g. knowledge), scrappy.
  3. insignificant, unimportant, trifling.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
片々 へんぺん
片片 へんぺん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

one-sided, leaf, sheet
かた- ヘン (6th, N2)
repeated kanji symbol