Meaning

Primary

Evidence

Alternative

Proof

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

あかし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:
Your relentless search for evidence has finally uncovered the existence of a car sheep (あかし)! It's a bizarre hybrid, having a car's body but a sheep's head and legs. "Ah, car sheep! I've finally found the evidence proving you're real!"

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分の生きた証

    proof that one has lived

    親友の証

    proof that someone is a close friend

    努力の証

    proof of one's efforts

Context Sentences

友情の証として、このふじ山のキーホルダーをあげます。

As proof of our friendship, I'll give you this Mt. Fuji keychain.

あいつの身の証を立てるのはそうかん単なことじゃないかもしれない。

It might not be easy to show the evidence of his innocence.

君の両親だって本当は叱りたくないけど、叱っているんだよ。愛の証だよ。

Your parents tell you off, even though they don't actually want to. It's proof of their love.

Kanji Composition