Japanese symbol for “evidence”
証拠
しょうこ
Romaji: shouko
evidence; proof
In Japanese, evidence is 証拠, read しょうこ (shouko).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n evidence; proof
Written forms: 証拠、證據. Readings: しょうこ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “evidence”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 証言 | しょうげん shougen | testimony; (verbal) evidence |
| 証 | あかし akashi | proof; evidence; sign |
| 印 | しるし shirushi | evidence; proof |
| 裏付け | うらづけ urazuke | support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof |
| 痕跡 | こんせき konseki | trace; vestige; mark |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 証明 | しょうめい shoumei | proof; testimony; demonstration |
| 保証 | ほしょう hoshou | guarantee; security; assurance |
| 証券 | しょうけん shouken | bond; bill; certificate |
| 検証 | けんしょう kenshou | verification; confirmation; substantiation |
| 証言 | しょうげん shougen | testimony; (verbal) evidence |
| 根拠 | こんきょ konkyo | basis; grounds; foundation |
| 拠点 | きょてん kyoten | base (of operations); site; location |
| 拠出 | きょしゅつ kyoshutsu | donation; contribution |
See also: Chinese symbol for “evidence”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.