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What is the Kanji for 'Evidence'? | 証

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Evidence', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Evidence' is 証.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evidence

    Reading

    kunyomiあかし

    akashi

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Say (言)Correct

    Example Word

    保証: guarantee or warranty. The Japanese verbal noun '保証 (ほしょう)' primarily means 'guarantee' or 'warranty'. It refers to a formal assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled, often used in legal, financial, or commercial contexts. For example, when purchasing electronics, you might receive a warranty: This product comes with a one-year warranty「この製品は1年の保証がついています」(このせいひんはいちねんのほしょうがついています). In another context, it can mean a guarantee of quality or reliability: I guarantee the quality of this product「この製品の品質を保証します」(このせいひんのひんしつをほしょうします). Note that '保証' is often used in formal or business settings and implies a binding commitment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    616

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Say

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correct

Words Using

This kanji is used in 9 words:

    word

    証拠

    Meaning

    Evidence

    word

    免許証

    Meaning

    License

    word

    証券

    Meaning

    Bond, Security

    word

    証明

    Meaning

    Proof, Verification

    word

    証言

    Meaning

    Testimony

    word

    Meaning

    Proof

    word

    検証

    Meaning

    Verification

    word

    保証

    Meaning

    Guarantee, Warranty

    word

    保証人

    Meaning

    Guarantor

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

    kanji

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 正 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Determine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Organize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government, Politics

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prolong

    kanji

    Meaning

    Symptom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Subjugate

Learn the Kanji

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What does 証 mean?

証 means 'Evidence'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.