証書(しょうしょ)

しょうしょ
noun
certificate; deed; written proof
1. certificate; deed; diploma; written proof
An official document that serves as written evidence or proof of something, such as ownership, qualification, or completion.
卒業(そつぎょう)証書(しょうしょ)を受(う)け取(と)った。
I received my diploma.
借用(しゃくよう)証書(しょうしょ)にサインしてください。
Please sign the loan certificate.
保険(ほけん)証書(しょうしょ)は大切(たいせつ)に保管(ほかん)しておく必要(ひつよう)がある。
You need to keep your insurance certificate stored safely.

An official document that serves as written proof or evidence. Composed of 証(しょう) (proof) + 書(しょ) (document).

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 卒業(そつぎょう)証書(しょうしょ): diploma, graduation certificate
  • 借用(しゃくよう)証書(しょうしょ): promissory note, loan certificate
  • 保険(ほけん)証書(しょうしょ): insurance policy
  • 権利(けんり)証書(しょうしょ): title deed
  • 贈与(ぞうよ)証書(しょうしょ): deed of gift

CONTRAST WITH 証明書(しょうめいしょ):
証明書(しょうめいしょ) is used for everyday administrative certificates (住民票(じゅうみんひょう), proof of residence; 在学(ざいがく)証明書(しょうめいしょ), enrollment certificate). 証書(しょうしょ) is more formal and refers to documents of greater legal weight, such as diplomas and deeds.

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Added 2026.3.23 19:22 · Revised 2026.4.3 21:43
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