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.
しきりな雨が一日中降り続いた。
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
彼女はしきりに留学したがっている。
She is intensely eager to study abroad.
しきりな寒さで外に出られなかった。
The severe cold kept me indoors.
She kept glancing at the clock over and over.
He was constantly worried about his exam results.