Vocab Info
N2 I-adjective
怪しいsuspicious, dubious, doubtful, dodgy, suspicious (referring to a potential amorous relation), dangerous (e.g. financial situation), ominous (e.g. weather), strange, shady, fishy, charming, bewitching, mysterious
Dictionary Definition
I-adjective
1.
suspicious, dubious, questionable, dodgy, shady, fishy
I-adjective
2.
doubtful, unsure, uncertain, unlikely, implausible
I-adjective
3.
untrustworthy, unreliable, clumsy, awkward, shaky, poor
I-adjective
4.
strange, weird, eerie, spooky, uncanny
I-adjective
5.
ominous (e.g. weather), threatening, dangerous (e.g. financial situation), uncertain
I-adjective
6.
suspicious (of a potential amorous relation)
I-adjective
7.
mysterious, bewitching, alluring, enticing, enchanting
also 妖しい,See Also:
All Forms
怪しい 【あやしい】
Common・Uncommon
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Pitch Accent
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や
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い
Anime Top 1,600
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彼の英語は怪しい。ネイティブではないだろう。
His English is dodgy. He's probably not a native speaker. {suspicious, dubious, doubtful, dodgy, suspicious (referring to a potential amorous relation), dangerous (e.g. financial situation), ominous (e.g. weather), strange, shady, fishy, charming, bewitching, mysterious}
雲行きが怪しいです。もうすぐで雨が降りそうです。
The clouds look ominous. It seems like it's going to rain soon. {suspicious, dubious, doubtful, dodgy, suspicious (referring to a potential amorous relation), dangerous (e.g. financial situation), ominous (e.g. weather), strange, shady, fishy, charming, bewitching, mysterious}
母親が子供に:「怪しい人には近づかないでね。危険だから。」
A mother says to her child: 'Don't go near suspicious people. It's dangerous.' {suspicious, dubious, doubtful, dodgy, suspicious (referring to a potential amorous relation), dangerous (e.g. financial situation), ominous (e.g. weather), strange, shady, fishy, charming, bewitching, mysterious}
監督:「このままだと次の試合の勝利は怪しいので、休憩抜きで練習しましょう。」
Coach: 'If things stay as they are, our victory in the next game is doubtful, so let's practice without taking a break.' {suspicious, dubious, doubtful, dodgy, suspicious (referring to a potential amorous relation), dangerous (e.g. financial situation), ominous (e.g. weather), strange, shady, fishy, charming, bewitching, mysterious}
兄はバイト先の同僚と怪しい。もしかすると、とっくに付き合っているかもしれない。
My brother is suspicious with his part-time job colleague. They might have been dating for a while. {suspicious, dubious, doubtful, dodgy, suspicious (referring to a potential amorous relation), dangerous (e.g. financial situation), ominous (e.g. weather), strange, shady, fishy, charming, bewitching, mysterious}
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