証
あかし
akashi
JLPT N112 strokesKanjiLevel 78 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
証 is the kanji for "Proof". A common reading is あかし (akashi). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Proof
Also : Evidence · Certificate
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Readings
kunあかし/ akashionしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
言正
Example Sentences
この書類は身分の証になります。
このしょるいはみぶんのあかしになります。
This document serves as proof of identity.
品質の証として、10年の保証が付いています。
ひんしつのあかしとして、10ねんのほしょうがついています。
As proof of quality, a 10-year warranty is included.
Vocabulary using 証
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 25, 2026
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