疑 doubt

矢 (arrow) + (heel) + 正 (correct) + マ (Mama)
★★★☆☆
14 strokes
ILL PAIR

Onyomi

GI

as in, "I doubt that GEESE can do the Moonwalk. "

Mnemonic

It's correct to shoot yo Mama's heel with an arrow if you doubt that she's telling the truth..

Kunyomi

うたが*う to doubt
★★★☆☆

Jukugo

疑問(ぎもん)

a doubt  ★★★☆☆
疑 (doubt) + 問 (question, problem) = 疑問 (a doubt )

a doubt (疑問がある= I have doubts about it.)

容疑者(ようぎしゃ)

suspect ★☆☆☆☆
容 (appearance) + 疑 (doubt) + 者 (professional) = 容疑者 (suspect)

The suspect in a crime.

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
疑 doubt HEEL
務 perform a task HALBERD 矛

You're a HEEL, so I doubt you'll do the work.

But this HALBERD pointing at you makes you perform your tasks.

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