An onomatopoeic word for things or drops falling or falling off one after another in groups — e.g., tears streaming or small pieces crumbling off.
彼は映画を見て目からぽろぽろ涙がこぼれた。
He watched the movie and tears began to fall from his eyes.
古い壁紙が劣化してぽろぽろはがれてきた。
The old wallpaper has deteriorated and is peeling off in pieces.
栗の実が木からぽろぽろ落ちてきて、地面がいっぱいになった。
Chestnuts fell from the tree one after another, covering the ground.