— evidence, proof, certificate

  • JLPT N1
  • 12 strokes
  • Grade 5
  • Radical 言
  • #306 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
ショウ
Kun'yomi
あかし

Example words

  • 証拠しょうこevidence; proof
  • 証明しょうめいproof; verification
  • 証人しょうにんwitness
  • 証言しょうげんevidence; testimony
  • あかし(1) proof; evidence; testimony (2) to testify (usu. Christian religious context)