doubt
N3- Onyomi
- ギ
- Kunyomi
- うたが(う)
- Stroke count
- 14
- JLPT
- N3
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Picture a heart-shaped lantern glowing on its string, and set 疑 inside that picture. The scene is the hook: bring it back and 疑 comes with it, meaning "doubt".
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 14
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は14画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 14 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
Practice Writing
Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.
Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.
Writing Tips
- Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
- Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
- Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
- Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.
Example words
疑う
utagau
to doubt
疑って
utagatte
doubt — te-form
容疑者
yougisha
suspect
疑います
utagaimasu
doubt — polite present
疑わない
utagawanai
doubt — plain negative
疑いました
utagaimashita
doubt — polite past
Example sentences (2)
説明を聞いても疑問が残ります。
せつめい を きいて も ぎもん が のこります。
setsumei o kiite mo gimon ga nokorimasu.
Even after the explanation, questions remain.
その話を少し疑っています。
その はなし を すこし うたがって います。
sono hanashi o sukoshi utagatte imasu.
I am a little doubtful about that story.