Japanese

しょうこ
Meaning: evidence; proof
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

証
拠

Example sentences

The police found undeniable evidence of the crime.
確かな証拠がなければ、信じられない。
If there is no certain evidence, I can't believe it.
証拠の発見により、調査は新たな局面を迎えた。
The investigation entered a new phase with the discovery of the evidence.
警察は事件に関連する証拠を探している。
The police are looking for evidence related to the incident.
彼の意見に対して、具体的な証拠を持って反論した。
I refuted his opinion with concrete evidence.
刑事は容疑者に証拠を突きつけた
The detective thrust the evidence before the suspect.
その証拠が、犯人逮捕の決定的な手がかりとなった。
That evidence became the decisive clue for the arrest of the criminal.
犯人だと断定するにはまだ証拠が足りない。
The evidence is still insufficient to conclude that they are the culprit.
警察は二つの事件を結びつける証拠を見つけた。
The police found evidence linking the two cases.
その証拠によって、彼の無実があきらかになった。
His innocence became clear through that evidence.

Usage Notes

Refers to facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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