証拠(しょうこ)

しょうこ
noun
evidence, proof
1. evidence, proof
Facts or material that demonstrate the truth of something. Used in both legal and everyday contexts.
証拠(しょうこ)がない。
There is no evidence.
警察(けいさつ)が証拠(しょうこ)を集(あつ)めている。
The police are gathering evidence.
決定的(けっていてき)な証拠(しょうこ)が見(み)つかったので、犯人(はんにん)が逮捕(たいほ)された。
Decisive evidence was found, so the suspect was arrested.

USAGE:
Used in both legal and everyday contexts. In daily conversation, often used when accusing someone or demanding proof of a claim.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 証拠(しょうこ)を集(あつ)める: to gather evidence
  • 証拠(しょうこ)を残(のこ)す: to leave evidence
  • 証拠(しょうこ)を隠(かく)す: to conceal evidence
  • 証拠(しょうこ)不十分(ふじゅうぶん): insufficient evidence
  • 物的(ぶってき)証拠(しょうこ): physical evidence
  • 決定的(けっていてき)な証拠(しょうこ): decisive evidence

RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
証拠(しょうこ)隠滅(いんめつ) means destruction of evidence, a serious legal offense.

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Added 2026.2.8 14:27
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