証
evidence · proof · certificate
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and correct. Speaking correctly.
Symbolism
Proof, evidence, witness. Represents proving.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Component Breakdown
speech + 正
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
博引旁証
はくいんぼうしょう
citing copious references
不在証明
ふざいしょうめい
alibi
証拠隠滅
しょうこいんめつ
destruction of evidence
状況証拠
じょうきょうしょうこ
circumstantial evidence
Proverbs & Idioms
百聞は一見に如かず
ひゃくぶんはいっけんにしかず
Seeing is believing
One look is worth a hundred explanations
Anime & Manga
理系が恋に落ちたので証明してみた。
Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It
A well-known work with 証 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“evidence”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 証 mean in Japanese?
証 means evidence, proof, certificate.
How do you read 証?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: あかし (akashi).
How many strokes does 証 have?
証 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 証 a good kanji for a tattoo?
証 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means evidence, proof, certificate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.