WORD DETAIL
疑問
ぎもん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
疑問is read asぎもんand means a doubt or unresolved question arising when something is unclear or unconvincing. - Basic usage: Use
疑問が残るfor a question remaining unresolved and結果に疑問を感じるfor feeling doubt about a result.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Difference between
疑問and質問- The former is an internal doubt or unresolved issue, whereas the latter is a question actually asked of someone to obtain an answer.

