N3
あやしい (ayashii)
怪しい
suspicious, dubious, questionable
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes something or someone that seems suspicious, unreliable, or not quite right. Can also mean 'uncertain' or 'doubtful' (e.g., 天気が怪しい - the weather looks uncertain).
📝 Example Sentences
あの店の食品は少し怪しい。
The food at that store is a bit suspicious.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "怪しい"!
夜中に家の周りをうろつく_______人を見かけた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 夜中にうろつく行為は不審なので「怪しい」が適切です。
English: Wandering around in the middle of the night is suspicious, so 'ayashii' is appropriate.
English: Wandering around in the middle of the night is suspicious, so 'ayashii' is appropriate.
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