English–Japanese
“testimony” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōgen
Example
弁護士は目撃者の証言を集めます。ben go shi wa moku geki sha no shō gen o atsu me ma su
The lawyer collects the witness's testimony.
How to say “testimony” in Japanese
“Testimony” in Japanese is 証言 (shōgen).
Refers to a spoken account of what someone knows that is offered to establish the facts of a matter.
Example sentences with 証言
彼の証言は裁判の結果を左右しました。kare no shō gen wa sai ban no kek ka o sa yū shi ma shi ta
His testimony affected the outcome of the trial.
Tips for using 証言
- In English, testimony can also describe a personal statement of faith or experience, while 証言 (shōgen) usually focuses on facts given about an event or matter.