English–Japanese

“evidence” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōko

Example

これは証拠です。ko re wa shō ko de su

This is evidence.

Illustration for 証拠 (evidence)

How to say “evidence” in Japanese

“Evidence” in Japanese is 証拠 (shōko).

Serves as a basis for judging whether a claim or fact is true.

Full entry for 証拠: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 証拠

その写真は事故の証拠になります。so no sha shin wa ji ko no shō ko ni na ri ma su

That photograph will serve as evidence of the accident.

Tips for using 証拠

  • A photograph, record, or witness statement can all be called evidence when they help establish what happened.

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