しきり
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Describes something happening repeatedly or without pause. Often used adverbially as しきりに.
See also: しきりに
He kept glancing at his watch repeatedly.
Frequent rain fell all day long.
2
usually written using kana alone
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.
Usage patterns
- しきりに〈動詞〉to do something over and over, repeatedly
She kept glancing at the clock over and over.
- 〈事〉をしきりに気にするto be constantly worried or concerned about something
He was constantly worried about his exam results.