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疑心

ぎしん

N1suspicion · doubt

Examples

一度生まれた疑心は簡単には消えなかった。

曖昧な説明が人々の疑心を深めた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 疑心 is read ぎしん.
  • Basic usage: It refers to a suspicious state of mind in which a person or explanation is difficult to trust.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Suspicion arising
    • 疑心が生じる suits a situation in which suspicion newly appears.
  • Suspicion deepening
    • 疑心が深まる describes existing suspicion becoming stronger.

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