Translation and Meaning of: 証明 - shoumei

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 証明 (shoumei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: shoumei

Kana: しょうめい

Type: noun

L: jlpt-n3

証明

Translation / Meaning: proof; verification

Meaning in English: proof;verification

Definition: Present facts and truths. In addition, their evidence and foundations.

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Explanation and Etymology - (証明) shoumei

The Japanese word 証明 (shoumei) is composed of two kanjis: 証 (shou) which means "proof" or "evidence" and 明 (mei) which means "clarity" or "lighting". Together they form the meaning of "clear proof" or "clear evidence". The word is commonly used to refer to documents or information that proves the authenticity or truth of something. For example, a 証明書 (shoumeisho) is a certificate or document that proves the completion of a course or obtaining a license. The etymology of the word 証明 dates back to ancient Chinese, where the same kanjis were used with the same meaning. The word was later incorporated into the Japanese vocabulary during the Nara period (710-794), when Japan adopted many aspects of Chinese culture. Since then, the word has been widely used in the Japanese language.

How to Write in Japanese - (証明) shoumei

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (証明) shoumei:

How do you say proof; verification In japanese?

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "proof; verification" in the Japanese language.

A way of saying "proof; verification" é "(証明) shoumei".

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

証拠; 証; 証言; 証明書; 証券; 証拠品; 証拠物; 証人; 証明する; 証明書類

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