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疑問

Doubt


Meaning

Doubt, Question

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A doubt problem is caused by having too much doubt. Just think about it. Don't doubt yourself, it's why you're getting those vocab words wrong! :P


Reading

ぎもん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 疑問に答える

    to answer a question

    疑問に思う

    to find doubtful

    疑問に感じる

    to have doubts about something

  • 疑問が出る

    a question is asked

    疑問が生じる

    a question arises

    疑問がある

    to have a question

  • 疑問を投げかける

    to cast doubt on

    疑問を感じる

    to feel doubtful

    疑問を持つ

    to have a question, to have doubts

Context Sentences

コウイチが本当に肉を食べられないかは疑問です。

It's doubtful whether Koichi actually can't eat meat.

その考えには、少し疑問を持つ人も多いんじゃないでしょうか。

I think a lot of people might have some doubts about that idea.

それって本当に必要なんでしょうか。正直、私は疑問に思います。 

Is that really necessary? Frankly, I doubt it. 


Kanji Composition