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

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