Translation guide
The feeling or action of not trusting someone or something. In Japanese, this is often expressed through nouns like 不信, verbs like 疑う, or adjectives like 怪しい. The choice depends on whether you are describing a general lack of trust, active suspicion, or a cautious attitude.
Expressing a broad feeling of distrust toward a person, group, or system.
A noun meaning distrust, lack of confidence, or disbelief. Commonly used in compounds like 不信感 (feeling of distrust) or 不信を抱く (to harbor distrust).
My distrust of him is growing.
Distrust of politics is spreading.
A noun meaning suspicion or doubt, often implying a specific questionable matter. Stronger than 不信 and often used in scandals or legal contexts.
His actions were viewed with suspicion.
A noun meaning doubt or suspicion. Can be used for distrust, but often implies a more specific doubt about truth or honesty.
I had doubts about his words.
Actively doubting or not believing a person, statement, or situation.
A verb meaning to doubt, suspect, or distrust. Can be used for people, statements, or motives.
I distrust what he says.
Literally 'do not trust'. A straightforward way to say you don't trust someone or something. 信用 means trust or confidence.
I can't trust that person.
To be suspicious of, to doubt. Often used when something seems off or questionable.
Describing a state of mind where you are wary or have a gut feeling that something is wrong.
A situation where two parties do not trust each other.
A compound noun meaning mutual distrust. Often used in political or business contexts.
There is deep-seated mutual distrust between the two countries.
A more conversational way to say 'they don't trust each other'.
不信 is a general feeling of distrust or lack of confidence. 疑惑 implies a specific suspicion, often about wrongdoing. 疑い is a broader term for doubt or suspicion, and can be used in everyday contexts.
There is no single verb that directly translates 'distrust'. Use 疑う (to doubt/suspect) or 信用しない (do not trust) depending on the nuance. Avoid creating non-existent verbs like 不信する.
It's not that I distrust her ability.
彼の行動を怪しんでいる。
I'm suspicious of his behavior.
If you feel distrustful, it's better not to approach.
An adjective meaning doubtful, questionable, suspicious. More formal than 怪しい.
That information is dubious.
A colloquial adjective meaning fishy, shady, suspicious. Often used for people or deals that seem untrustworthy.
That salesman seems shady.
They distrust each other.