疑う
うたがう
utagau
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
疑う (うたがう (utagau)) means "to doubt". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to doubt
Also : to suspect · to distrust
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Example Sentences
彼の言葉を疑う理由がない。
かれのことばをうたがうりゆうがない。
There's no reason to doubt his words.
その話が本当か疑う。
そのはなしがほんとうかうたがう。
I doubt whether that story is true.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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