Meaning

Primary

Evidence

Alternatives

Proof, Traces

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Evidence traces are little bits of evidence, or proof, left behind. They're the traces that show that something happened.

Reading

しょうせき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

部屋には犯罪の証跡はなかったが、警察は殺人事件ではないかと考えていた。

Although there was no evidence of crime in the room, the police thought that it was a murder case.

Kanji Composition