Japanese

うたがう
Meaning: to doubt; to suspect; to distrust
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 疑う 疑わない
Polite 疑います 疑いません
Past 疑った 疑わなかった
Polite + Past 疑いました 疑いませんでした
Te-form 疑って 疑わなくて
Potential 疑える 疑えない
Passive 疑われる 疑われない
Causative 疑わせる 疑わせない
Causative + Passive 疑わされる 疑わされない
Imperative 疑え 疑うな

Handwriting

疑
う

Example sentences

There is no room to doubt his sincerity.
そんな風に疑われるとは心外だ。
It is truly disappointing to be doubted in that way.
彼を疑う気持ちは毛頭ない。
I have no intention of doubting him in the least.
その主張の正当性を疑う余地はない。
There is no room to doubt the legitimacy of that claim.

Usage Notes

Used when questioning the truth or validity of something, or when suspecting someone of something wrong. Common phrases include 'me o utagau' (to not believe one's eyes).

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