証 means “evidence, proof, certificate”

しょう · shou

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading): あかし
On'yomi (Chinese reading): ショウ

JLPT N1 · Taught in grade 5 · 12 strokes

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Words (言) that are correct (正): saying what is true and backing it up. 証拠 is evidence, 証言 is testimony in court, and the 免許証 or 学生証 in your wallet is the card that proves who you are.

Used in 証拠 (shouko, evidence), 証明 (shoumei, proof), and 保証 (hoshou, guarantee)

証 means “evidence, proof, certificate”

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