しきりに

shikirini

constantly, repeatedly

Alsoeagerly
AdverbJLPT N3

What does しきりに mean?

しきりに is a Japanese adverb meaning “constantly” or “repeatedly” in English. It can also be translated as “eagerly” depending on context. It is written as しきりに in hiragana, and shikirini in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

彼はしきりに時計を見ていた。

He kept looking at his watch.

犬がしきりに吠えている。

The dog keeps barking.

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