1.
suspicious; questionable; dubious
Describes something or someone that arouses suspicion or doubt. Often used in the context of suspicious behavior, unidentified persons, or doubtful circumstances.
不審な人物を見かけた。
I spotted a suspicious person.
不審な荷物があったら、すぐに駅員に知らせてください。
If you see a suspicious package, please notify station staff immediately.
彼の説明には不審な点が多く、警察はさらに調べることにした。
There were many questionable points in his explanation, and the police decided to investigate further.
USAGE:
Often used as a modifier before nouns: 不審な人, 不審な行動, 不審な点. Very common in police reports, news, and public safety announcements.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不審者 (suspicious person)
- 不審な行動 (suspicious behavior)
- 不審な点 (questionable point)
- 不審物 (suspicious object)
- 不審死 (suspicious death)
- 不審に思う (to find something suspicious)
DO NOT CONFUSE:
- 不振: slump, poor performance — same reading, completely different meaning (e.g., 営業不振 "business slump")
- 不信: distrust, disbelief — also same reading, different kanji (e.g., 政治不信 "political distrust")