～証
～しょう
shou
JLPT N1VocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
～証 (～しょう (shou)) means "certificate". It is read ～しょう (shou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
certificate
Also : card · license · document (suffix)
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Example Sentences
資格証を提示して入場した。
しかくしょうをていじしてにゅうじょうした。
I presented my certificate and entered.
身分証の確認が求められた。
みぶんしょうのかくにんがもとめられた。
Verification of identification was requested.
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 May 19, 2026
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