ichidan verb, intransitive verb
arouse suspicion; be suspected
Passive form of 気取る (けどる), meaning to be perceived or detected in a way that raises suspicion. Often used when someone's actions or intentions are noticed by others.
See also: 気取る (けどる)
彼の不自然な態度が警察に気取られた。
His unnatural behavior aroused the police's suspicion.
尾行していることが相手に気取られないように注意しろ。
Be careful not to let the target notice you're tailing them.