How to say 'Doubt' in Japanese | 疑う

Wondering how to say 'Doubt' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Doubt is 'Utagau', written as 疑う in Japanese.'Doubt' in hiragana is うたがう.

word

疑う

Meaning

Doubt

Reading

うたがう

utagau

Kanji

疑Doubt, Suspect

Explanation

The Japanese verb '疑う (うたがう)' means 'to doubt' or 'to suspect'. It is used when someone questions the truth, validity, or sincerity of something or someone. This verb can be applied in various contexts, such as doubting a statement, suspecting someone's intentions, or questioning the authenticity of an object. For example: I doubt his story「彼の話を疑う」(かれのはなしをうたがう). She suspected him of lying「彼女は彼が嘘をついていると疑った」(かのじょはかれがうそをついているとうたがった). The nuance of '疑う' often implies a lack of trust or certainty, and it can carry a slightly negative connotation depending on the context.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2405

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 疑う

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

疑

Meaning

Doubt, Suspect

Hiragana in the Word 疑う

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

う

Reading

Words Related to 疑う Through the Kanji 疑

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 疑 as well.

word

疑問

Meaning

Doubt

word

疑い

Meaning

Doubt

word

疑わしい

Meaning

Suspicious, Doubtful

word

容疑

Meaning

Suspicion

Learn the Word 疑う

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Utagau' (疑う) mean?

'Utagau' means 'Doubt' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.