proof / certificate
N2- Onyomi
- ショウ
- Stroke count
- 12
- JLPT
- N2
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Break 証 down and you get 言 (speech / words) — words rising out of an open mouth, and beside it 正 (correct / just) — a foot stopped square on the line. Picture a banner unfurled to announce something, put 証 inside it, and let that scene stand for "proof" — proof / certificate. The odder the picture, the better it sticks.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 12
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は12画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 12 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
Practice Writing
Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.
Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.
Writing Tips
- Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
- Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
- Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
- Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.
Example words
検証
kenshou
verification
保証
hoshou
guarantee
証言
shougen
testimony
査証
sashou
visa
立証
risshou
proof
保証した
hoshoushita
plain past: did guarantee
Example sentences (6)
仮説をデータで検証します。
かせつ を でーた で けんしょう します。
kasetsu o deeta de kenshou shimasu.
We verify the hypothesis with data.
本番に近い環境で検証しない限り、安心して公開できません。
ほんばん に ちかい かんきょう で けんしょう しない かぎり、あんしん して こうかい できません。
honban ni chikai kankyou de kenshou shinai kagiri, anshin shite koukai dekimasen.
Unless we verify it in an environment close to production, we cannot release it with confidence.
この製品には一年の保証が付いています。
この せいひん に は いちねん の ほしょう が ついています。
kono seihin ni wa ichinen no hoshou ga tsuiteimasu.
This product comes with a one-year guarantee.
修理は保証の期間内に限り、無料で受けられます。
しゅうり は ほしょう の きかんない に かぎり、むりょう で うけられます。
shuuri wa hoshou no kikannai ni kagiri, muryou de ukeraremasu.
Repairs are free only within the warranty period.
証拠がない以上、推測で話すわけにはいきません。
しょうこ が ない いじょう、すいそく で はなす わけ に は いきません。
shouko ga nai ijou, suisoku de hanasu wake ni wa ikimasen.
Since there is no evidence, we cannot go around speaking on conjecture.
受付で身分証明書を提示してから、中に入ってください。
うけつけ で みぶん しょうめいしょ を ていじ して から、なか に はいって ください。
uketsuke de mibun shoumeisho o teiji shite kara, naka ni haitte kudasai.
Please show your ID at the reception desk before going inside.