N3
ぎもん (gimon)
疑問
doubt; question; problem
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a doubt, question, or problem in mind. Often used as 疑問を抱く (to harbor doubts) or 疑問に思う (to think it's doubtful). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Got a question? ...The biggest question in my mind is why you are so inexplicably popular among the other junior girls! I need a logical explanation right now!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『何か疑問でもあるの？...私が抱える最大の疑問はね、どうしてあんたが他部署の後輩女子たちからそんなに人気があるのかってことよ！今すぐ釈明しなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
彼の説明にはいくつか矛盾があり、多くの人が_______を抱きました。
There were several contradictions in his explanation, and many people harbored doubts.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "疑問"!
その問題の解決策について、本当に効果があるのか_______に思いました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 確信が持てず疑わしく感じる状態「疑問（に思う）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『疑問に思う！ふん、私のあんたへの「愛の深さ」に対して疑問を抱くなんて、絶対に許さないんだからね！』
English: Since it represents feeling doubtful without having confidence, 'doubt/question' (gimon) is correct. Haruka: 'Thinking it's doubtful! Hmph, harboring doubts toward the "depth of my love" for you is something I will absolutely never allow!'
English: Since it represents feeling doubtful without having confidence, 'doubt/question' (gimon) is correct. Haruka: 'Thinking it's doubtful! Hmph, harboring doubts toward the "depth of my love" for you is something I will absolutely never allow!'
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