Vocabulary

What does 疑惑 (ぎわく, giwaku) mean?

疑惑 (ぎわく, giwaku) means suspicion, doubt.

Quick facts
Readingぎわく
Romajigiwaku
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective, noun suffix
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
ぎわく
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommongiwaku

suspicion, doubt

  1. 1noun · no-adjective · noun suffix doubt; misgivings; distrust

Example sentences

  • Suspicion of corruption arose regarding the politician.

  • A press conference was held to dispel the suspicion.

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Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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