しきりに
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Adverb that modifies verbs to indicate frequent, repeated, or eager actions. Often used with verbs like 『言う』 (iu, 'to say') or 『訪ねる』 (tazuneru, 'to visit').
Theme
During a casual chat at a café, User and their friend Miyuki talk about Miyuki's recent hobby of learning to play the guitar.
しきりに
しきりに
frequently / repeatedly / eagerly
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Memory Hook
Think of someone 'shaking' with eagerness — 『しきりに』 (shikirini) sounds like 'shake really' — they do it frequently or eagerly!
Cultural Note
『しきりに』 (shikirini, 'frequently / Eagerly') is commonly used in spoken and written Japanese to describe repeated actions or strong enthusiasm, such as in 『しきりに質問する』 (shikirini shitsumon suru, 'to ask questions repeatedly').
Forms
Base: しきりにAdverb that modifies verbs to indicate frequent, repeated, or eager actions. Often used with verbs like 『言う』 (iu, 'to say') or 『訪ねる』 (tazuneru, 'to visit').