Vocab Info
N2 い-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
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Examples
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.
- N2
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.
- N2
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.'
- N2
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.'
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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.
- N2
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