Translation guide
The feeling or thought that something may be true or someone may be guilty, without proof. Also, a very small amount of something.
Expressing a belief that someone has done something bad or that a situation is not right, based on little evidence.
The most common and general word for suspicion. Can be used for doubting a person, a statement, or a situation.
I have suspicions about his behavior.
There is no room for suspicion in that story.
Often used for public suspicion or scandal, implying a cloud of doubt over someone's actions, especially in formal or news contexts.
The politician is under suspicion of corruption.
Legal term for suspicion of a crime, used in criminal contexts.
He was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Describing a tiny quantity of something, often used figuratively.
A common phrase meaning 'just a little bit', often used with nouns to indicate a suspicion (small amount) of something.
I added a suspicion of salt to the soup.
A suffix meaning 'a touch of' or 'a hint of', often used for slight negative feelings or conditions.
Literary expression for a faint trace or touch, often used with emotions like anxiety or regret.
Expressing a general feeling that someone cannot be trusted.
Indicating that something is barely perceptible or just suggested.
疑い (utagai) is the general term for suspicion in everyday life. 疑惑 (giwaku) is used for public scandals or formal doubts. 嫌疑 (kengi) is strictly legal, referring to criminal suspicion.
I have suspicions about his story.
The company is under suspicion of accounting fraud.
The suspect is being investigated on suspicion of theft.
When 'suspicion' means a very small amount, do not use 疑い. Instead, use phrases like ほんの少し (honno sukoshi) or 一抹 (ichimatsu) depending on context.
He was arrested on suspicion of theft.
I have a suspicion that she is lying.
Add a suspicion of cinnamon to the coffee.
He has a suspicion of tiredness.
一抹の不安が残る。
A suspicion of unease remains.
I felt suspicion about his explanation.
A suspicion of spring has begun to appear.