しきりに
しきりに
shikirini
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
しきりに (しきりに (shikirini)) means "Often". It is read しきりに (shikirini). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Often
Also : Frequently · Repeatedly · Constantly · Eagerly
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Example Sentences
子供はしきりにお菓子をほしがった。
こどもはしきりにおかしをほしがった。
The child kept asking for sweets.
彼女はしきりに時計を見ていた。
かのじょはしきりにとけいをみていた。
She kept looking at her watch.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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