しきりに

frequently, repeatedly, eagerly

Also:eagerly, hard

What does しきりに mean?

しきりに is a Japanese noun meaning frequently, repeatedly, eagerly in English. It can also be translated as eagerly, hard 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 sentence

トムはしきりに新車を買いたがっている。

Tom is eager to buy a new car.