English–Japanese

“suspicion” in Japanese

Japanese

Also容疑 (yōgi)

Pronunciation

Romajigiwaku

Example

その取引には疑惑がつきまとっています。so no torihiki ni wa gi waku ga tsu ki ma to tte i ma su

Suspicion hangs over that deal.

Illustration for 疑惑 (suspicion)

How to say “suspicion” in Japanese

“Suspicion” in Japanese is 疑惑 (giwaku).

Describes an uneasy belief that a person, action, or situation may conceal something improper or false.

Full entry for 疑惑: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 疑惑

その発言は新たな疑惑を招きました。so no hatsu gen wa ara ta na gi waku o mane ki ma shi ta

That remark raised new suspicion.

Tips for using 疑惑

  • The phrase "suspicion hangs over" is commonly used when doubt affects the reputation or credibility of a person, plan, or organization.

Other Japanese words for “suspicion”

彼は詐欺の容疑で逮捕されました。kare wa sa gi no yō gi de tai ho sa re ma shi ta

He was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

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