証 Kanji – evidence
The Japanese kanji 証 can mean evidence, proof, certificate.
Meaning and Readings
How is 証 read?
証 has the onyomi reading ショウ and the kunyomi reading あかし.
In romaji, these readings can be written as shou, akashi.
Common Japanese Words Using 証
These common Japanese words contain 証. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 偽証（ぎしょう） — false evidence, perjury, false testimony
- 検証（けんしょう） — verification, inspection
- 考証（こうしょう） — investigation into historical evidence, study of historical artifacts
- 査証（さしょう） — visa
- 実証（じっしょう） — demonstration, verification, substantiation, actual proof
- 証（あかし） — proof, evidence, sign, testimony, testament (to something), vindication
- 証拠（しょうこ） — evidence, proof
- 証券（しょうけん） — bond, bill, certificate, security
- 証言（しょうげん） — testimony, (verbal) evidence
- 証書（しょうしょ） — document (of proof), certificate, paper, bond, deed