Vocabulary

What does しきりに (shikirini) mean?

しきりに means constantly, repeatedly.

Quick facts
Readingしきりに
Romajishikirini
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
しきりに
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkshikirini

constantly, repeatedly

Example sentences

  • He kept glancing at his watch.

  • The dog is barking incessantly.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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