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証
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
あかし
akashi
evidence · proof · certificate
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
証=
言正
speech + 正
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and correct. Speaking correctly.
Symbolism
Proof, evidence, witness. Represents proving.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
博引旁証
はくいんぼうしょう
citing copious references; citing copious references
不在証明
ふざいしょうめい
alibi; alibi
証拠隠滅
しょうこいんめつ
destruction of evidence; destruction of evidence
状況証拠
じょうきょうしょうこ
circumstantial evidence; 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
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?
Yes. 証 (evidence, proof, certificate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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