懐疑

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 懐疑, read かいぎ, means doubt or skepticism rather than readily accepting an explanation or claim.
• Basic usage: It is used when regarding an explanation skeptically or critically considering a new theory.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The homophone 会議
  • 懐疑 is an attitude of doubt, while 会議 is a meeting for discussion. Their Korean translations can also share a form, so spelling and context help distinguish the meanings.