noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
whirling; spinning around
Describes literal spinning or whirling motion, often in a dance or dizzying movement. Can be used as a noun or a suru-verb.
こまがきりきり舞いしている。
The top is spinning around.
彼は嬉しさのあまり、その場できりきり舞いを始めた
He was so happy that he started whirling around on the spot.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
panicking; rushing around frantically
Figurative use: being so busy or flustered that one runs around in circles, often due to pressure or panic. Common in expressions like きりきり舞いする.
仕事が多すぎて、毎日きりきり舞いだ。
I have so much work that I'm rushing around frantically every day.
急な来客で母は台所できりきり舞いしていた。
With unexpected guests, my mother was panicking and rushing around in the kitchen.