証

証 — evidence, proof, certificate

Learn the correct stroke order for 証 (evidence), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 512 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 12

On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)あかしakashi

Strokes12

Radical言

Frequency#306

Meaningsevidence, proof, certificate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

偽証ぎしょうfalse evidence; perjury; false testimonynoun

検証けんしょうverification; confirmation; substantiationnoun

考証こうしょうinvestigation into historical evidence; study of historical artifactsnoun

査証さしょうvisanoun

実証じっしょうdemonstration; verification; substantiationnoun

証拠しょうこevidence; proofnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 証 (evidence) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 証 is #306, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

偽証ぎしょう — false evidence; perjury; false testimony

検証けんしょう — verification; confirmation; substantiation

考証こうしょう — investigation into historical evidence; study of historical artifacts

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

言say 計plot 訂revise 訃obituary 記scribe 討chastise 託consign 訓instruction

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 証 have?

The kanji 証 (evidence) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 証?

証 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 証 mean?

証 means: evidence, proof, certificate. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: あかし.

What JLPT level is 証?

証 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.