Describes something happening repeatedly or without pause. Often used adverbially as しきりに.
See also: しきりに
彼はしきりに時計を気にしていた。
He kept glancing at his watch repeatedly.
Frequent rain fell all day long.
Indicates a high degree or intensity of a feeling, desire, or action. Often used adverbially as しきりに.
See also: しきりに
She is intensely eager to study abroad.
The severe cold kept me indoors.
She kept glancing at the clock over and over.
He was constantly worried about his exam results.