証
Kanji · N1
証 / evidence
Kanji for evidence, proof, or certificate.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あかし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
証 carries the meaning evidence, proof, or certificate.
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Common compounds with 証
証跡しょうせきproof / evidence / trace
証言しょうげんtestimony / evidence
証あかしproof / evidence / sign
証明書しょうめいしょcertificate / credentials / testimonial
証拠しょうこevidence / proof
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