証: the kanji for proof; certificate
証 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means proof; certificate. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
証 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
証 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 証明しょうめい · shōmei | proof |
| 証拠しょうこ · shōko | evidence |
| 免許証めんきょしょう · menkyoshō | license |
| 保証ほしょう · hoshō | guarantee |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 運転免許証を見せてください。Unten menkyoshō o misete kudasai.Please show your driver's license.
- 無実を証明する証拠がある。Mujitsu o shōmei suru shōko ga aru.There is evidence proving innocence.
- この製品は一年間の保証付きだ。Kono seihin wa ichinenkan no hoshōtsuki da.This product comes with a one-year guarantee.
- 証人が法廷で話した。Shōnin ga hōtei de hanashita.The witness spoke in court.
- 学生証をなくしてしまった。Gakuseishō o nakushite shimatta.I lost my student ID.
Questions about 証
How many strokes does 証 have?
証 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 証?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). 証 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 証?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 証
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.