JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
証 — evidence
- Reading
- ショウ・あかし
- Meaning
- evidence; proof; certificate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
証 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・あかし and it means evidence; proof; certificate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
証 appears in everyday japanese words such as 証 (proof), 証人 (witness) and 証拠 (evidence).
Japanese words containing 証
Frequently asked questions
What does 証 mean in Japanese?
証 means evidence; proof; certificate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 証 read?
証 is read ショウ・あかし. Reading it inside real words — 証 and 証人 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 証 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 証 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 証 in a word?
A common word containing 証 is 証 (あかし) — "proof". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 証 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 証 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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