半信半疑
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 半信半疑
1
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
Examples
ああ、オレも実際、こうして目の当たりにするまでは半信半疑だったが・・・。
Yes, truthfully, until it was right in front of me like this, I half-doubted it ...
Kanji in this Word
半
5 strokes
Frequency: 224
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
half
middle
odd number
semi-
part-
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか.ば
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
は
信
9 strokes
Frequency: 208
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
faith
truth
fidelity
trust
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
しが
しな
しの
しぶ
とき
のび
のぶ
まこと
疑
14 strokes
Frequency: 283
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
doubt
distrust
be suspicious
question
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うたが.う
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