てんてん点々tenten
1.

Describes a pattern or distribution where small elements or marks are dispersed across a surface or area, giving the impression of being intermittently placed or occurring.

2.

Refers to the appearance of something that is not continuous, but rather broken up into small, distinct segments or points that may appear in various locations.

3.

Indicates a gradual or incremental process, where something happens in small, often unnoticeable increments rather than all at once.

4.

Conveys the idea of drops or small amounts falling or being deposited in a scattered manner, often associated with liquids or other particle-like substances.

Example:

池に落ち葉が点々と浮かんでいた。