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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

    証

    Meaning

    Evidence

    Reading

    kunyomiあかし

    akashi

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    訁Say (言)正Correct

    Example Word

    証拠: evidence. The Japanese noun '証拠 (しょうこ)' means 'evidence'. It refers to information, objects, or facts that are used to prove or disprove something, often in legal, scientific, or investigative contexts. For example: The police found evidence「警察は証拠を見つけた」(けいさつはしょうこをみつけた). This document is important evidence「この書類は重要な証拠です」(このしょるいはじゅうようなしょうこです). The word is commonly used in formal or serious situations, such as court cases or academic discussions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe proof of abstract concepts, like trust or intentions.

    Radical

    言

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    616

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 証

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

    radical

    訁

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    正

    Meaning

    Correct

Words Using 証

This kanji is used in 9 words:

    word

    証券

    Meaning

    Bond, Security

    word

    検証

    Meaning

    Verification

    word

    保証人

    Meaning

    Guarantor

    word

    免許証

    Meaning

    License

    word

    保証

    Meaning

    Guarantee, Warranty

    word

    証

    Meaning

    Proof

    word

    証明

    Meaning

    Proof, Verification

    word

    証言

    Meaning

    Testimony

    word

    証拠

    Meaning

    Evidence

Kanji Related to 証 Through the Part 訁

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    識

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    諾

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    詞

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    請

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    設

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    詣

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

    kanji

    誠

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    謹

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    諧

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    謝

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    詔

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    訓

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    諮

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    訴

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    謎

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    詐

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    説

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    謀

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    詩

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    課

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    諸

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    許

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    詮

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    訃

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    詰

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    試

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    誇

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    誤

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    譲

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    誕

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    講

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    詠

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    診

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    譜

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    議

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    謙

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    談

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    獄

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    謁

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    該

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    護

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    託

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    訟

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    誌

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Kanji Related to 証 Through the Part 正

These 6 kanji contain the part 正 as well.

    kanji

    症

    Meaning

    Symptom

    kanji

    定

    Meaning

    Determine

    kanji

    整

    Meaning

    Organize

    kanji

    征

    Meaning

    Subjugate

    kanji

    政

    Meaning

    Government, Politics

    kanji

    延

    Meaning

    Prolong

Learn the Kanji 証

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.