いかがわしい

i-adjective

suspicious; dubious; unreliable

Describes something or someone that seems untrustworthy, shady, or not quite right. Often used for people, stories, or offers that feel off.

• あの男おとこはどうもいかがわしい。

  That man seems somehow suspicious.

• いかがわしい儲もうけ話ばなしには手てを出だすな。

  Don't get involved in dubious money-making schemes.

i-adjective

indecent; unseemly; lewd

Refers to behavior, speech, or content that is morally questionable, sexually suggestive, or improper. Often used for risqué jokes, shady businesses, or inappropriate conduct.

• 彼かれはいかがわしい冗じょう談だんばかり言いう。

  He always tells indecent jokes.

• その店みせはいかがわしい商しょう品ひんを扱あつかっているらしい。

  That shop seems to deal in unseemly merchandise.