疑: the kanji for doubt; suspect
疑 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means doubt; suspect. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
疑 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
疑 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ギ (gi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 疑問ぎもん · gimon | question; doubt |
| 容疑者ようぎしゃ · yōgisha | suspect |
うたがう (utagau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 疑ううたがう · utagau | to doubt; to suspect |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この点について疑問があります。Kono ten ni tsuite gimon ga arimasu.I have a question about this point.
- 容疑者はまだ捕まっていない。Yōgisha wa mada tsukamatte inai.The suspect has not been caught yet.
- 彼の話を少し疑ってしまった。Kare no hanashi o sukoshi utagatte shimatta.I ended up doubting his story a bit.
- この結果には疑問が残る。Kono kekka ni wa gimon ga nokoru.This result leaves some doubt.
- 警察は容疑者を追っている。Keisatsu wa yōgisha o otte iru.The police are chasing the suspect.
Questions about 疑
How many strokes does 疑 have?
疑 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 疑?
The on readings are gi (ギ). The kun readings are utagau (うたがう).
What JLPT level is 疑?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 疑
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.