Meaning

Primary

Doubt

Alternative

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

Common Word Combinations

  • 疑問がある

    to have a question

    疑問が生じる

    a question arises

    疑問が出る

    a question is asked

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.

田代さんのあの日の行動には疑問がのこります。

Mr. Tashiro's behavior on that day is questionable.

フグ市長は好きですが、私たちの地域に何をしてくれたかって聞かれると、まだ疑問です。

I like Mayor Fugu, but if you asked me what he's done for our community, I'm not really sure.

Kanji Composition