What is the Kanji for 'Doubt' and 'Suspect'? | 疑

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Doubt' and 'Suspect', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Doubt' and 'Suspect' is 疑.

kanji

疑

Meaning

Doubt, Suspect

Reading

kunyomiうたが

utaga

onyomiぎ

Example Word

疑問: doubt. The Japanese noun '疑問 (ぎもん)' means 'doubt' or 'question'. It refers to a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something. This word is often used when someone is unsure about a fact, statement, or situation. For example: I have doubts about his story「彼の話に疑問を持っています」(かれのはなしにぎもんをもっています). There is no doubt that she is talented「彼女が才能があることに疑問はありません」(かのじょがさいのうがあることにぎもんはありません). The word can also be used in a more philosophical sense to express skepticism or inquiry, as in '疑問を抱く (ぎもんをいだく)' (to harbor doubts).

Radical

疋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

546

Handwriting

疑 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

kanji

擬

Meaning

Model, Imitate

kanji

凝

Meaning

Congeal

Words Using 疑

This kanji is used in 5 words:

word

疑問

Meaning

Doubt

word

疑う

Meaning

Doubt

word

疑い

Meaning

Doubt

word

疑わしい

Meaning

Suspicious, Doubtful

word

容疑

Meaning

Suspicion

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What does 疑 mean?

疑 means 'Doubt' and 'Suspect'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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