証言
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Noun meaning 'testimony' or 'witness statement'. Used in legal contexts to refer to spoken or written evidence given by a person. Example: 『彼の証言は重要です』 (kare no shougen wa juuyou desu, 'His testimony is important').
Theme
At a police station, User is a detective interviewing a witness, Kobayashi, about an incident. They are discussing the testimony.
証言
しょうげん
testimony
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Memory Hook
Imagine a witness in court giving a 'testimony' — they say 'show me' (sounds like しょうげん shougen) the evidence! 'Show me' → 証言 (shougen, 'testimony').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『証言』 (shougen, 'testimony') is crucial in legal proceedings and police investigations. Witnesses are expected to provide clear and honest accounts, and it's common to hear this term in news reports or courtroom dramas.
Forms
Base: 証言Noun meaning 'testimony' or 'witness statement'. Used in legal contexts to refer to spoken or written evidence given by a person. Example: 『彼の証言は重要です』 (kare no shougen wa juuyou desu, 'His testimony is important').