JLPT N3 Intermediate
疑う
To doubt the truth or suspect someone.
Readings
Other forms
疑います polite form
疑わない plain negative
疑った plain past
疑って te-form
疑われる passive form, "to be suspected"
疑わしい i-adjective, "doubtful"
Verb (Godan, Transitive)
"To Doubt" / "To Suspect"
Indicates skepticism regarding the truth of a statement or suspicion that someone has committed a wrongdoing.
Example
警察 は 彼 が 犯人 で は ない か と 疑って いる 。
The police suspect that he might be the culprit.
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