No. 2,897 in Japanese
まくり
"まくり" refers to a sudden reversal or overtaking, often used in contexts like racing or competitive situations.
In a sentence
彼はギターソロを弾きまくりだった。
He was playing guitar solos energetically.
The term "まくり" indicates vigorous or repeated action here.
試験勉強をしなければならないので、勉強しまくりの毎日です。
Since I have to prepare for the exam, every day is filled with intense studying.
In this case, "しまくり" conveys non-stop repetitive studying.
彼女は写真を撮りまくりで、カメラが手から離れなかった。
She was continuously taking photos, holding onto her camera non-stop.
The usage "撮りまくり" implies frequent, enthusiastic photo-taking.
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