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N1
いぶかる (ibukaru)
訝る

to wonder; to feel suspicious; to doubt; to look suspiciously at

💡 Nuance & Usage: Expresses suspicion, doubt, or a feeling that something is not quite right. It implies questioning someone's motives or a situation's authenticity. 怪しいと感じたり、不審に思ったりする気持ちを表します。

📝 Example Sentences

彼は、友人のいつもと違う行動を訝った。
He felt suspicious about his friend's unusual behavior.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "訝る"!

彼女は彼の急な申し出を_______、すぐには返事をしなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「急な申し出」に対してすぐに返事をしないのは、不審に思っているためで、「訝り」が適切です。
English: Not immediately replying to a 'sudden offer' suggests suspicion, so 'ibukari' is appropriate.
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