嫌疑
Meanings
1
Formal term for suspicion of wrongdoing, often used in legal, police, or news contexts. Common in phrases like 嫌疑をかける (to cast suspicion on) and 嫌疑がかかる (to fall under suspicion).
He was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The politician is under suspicion of bribery.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に嫌疑をかけるto cast suspicion of a crime on someone
The police suspected him of murder.
- 〈人〉に嫌疑がかかるsuspicion of wrongdoing falls on someone
He is under suspicion of murder.
- 嫌疑を晴らすto clear oneself of suspicion
He cleared himself of suspicion by proving his alibi.
- 嫌疑が濃いthe suspicion against someone is strong
The suspicion against him is considered strong.
Expressions
- 嫌疑なしlack of suspicion; no grounds for suspicion