証人
しょうにん
shounin
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 95 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
証人 (しょうにん (shounin)) means "Witness". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Witness
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Example Sentences
証人は法廷で自分が見た出来事について証言した。
しょうにんはほうていでじぶんがみたできごとについてしょうげんした。
The witness testified in court about the events he had witnessed.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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