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証
証 (readings: しょう; Japanese kanji) means “prove / evidence”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 証明 (proof).
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学生証を見せる。
がくせいしょうをみせる。I show my student ID.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 証 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | prove / evidence |
| Readings | しょう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 証明 (proof) |
How to read 証
証 is read しょう depending on the word.
Words with 証
- 証明chứng minh
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Updated: 2026-08-09