疑う

うたがう

To doubt, to suspect, to distrust

N3verb·utagau

How to remember it

Sounds like 'you tag a doubt' — flagging someone or something as untrustworthy.

Example sentences

  • 彼の言葉を疑っている。

    かれのことばをうたがっている。

    I doubt his words.

  • 警察は彼を疑っている。

    けいさつはかれをうたがっている。

    The police suspect him.

Usage

Takes を; means both 'to doubt' (disbelieve) and 'to suspect' (think guilty).

Related words

疑い怪しい信じる質問

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