Japanese word

証

Pronunciation

Romajiakashi

Meaning

  • nounproof

Example

これは成功の証です。ko re wa sei kō no akashi de su

This is proof of success.

Illustration for 証 (proof)

More examples

この笑顔は、楽しい時間を過ごした証です。ko no e gao wa tano shi i ji kan o su go shi ta akashi de su

This smile is proof that we had a good time.

Core concept

It makes an unseen truth clear by serving as a sign or basis for believing it.

Common phrases

  • 成功の証sei kō no akashi

    proof of success

  • 愛の証ai no akashi

    sign of love

  • 実力の証jitsu ryoku no akashi

    proof of ability

Similar words

証拠shōko: Information or an object that supports the truth of a claim.
しるしshirushi: A visible sign that shows a feeling, condition, or achievement.

Definition in Japanese

隠れている事実や状態を明らかにし、確かだと認めさせるもの。kaku re te i ru ji jitsu ya jō tai o aki ra ka ni shi tashi ka da to mito me sa se ru mo no

Word origin

証 (akashi, "proof") is the noun form of the native Japanese verb 明かす (akasu, "to make clear"); 証 is the kanji used to write the word.

Usage tips

  • In phrases such as 努力の証 (doryoku no akashi), the word can mean a visible sign of an achievement or feeling, not only formal proof.

Other meanings

  • signnoun

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