～証
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Suffix attached to nouns to form words meaning 'proof' or 'certificate'. For example, 『証明書』 (shōmei sho, 'certificate') or 『身分証』 (mibun shō, 'ID card').
Theme
At a government office, User and the clerk Yamada discuss paperwork and required documents for an application.
～証
～しょう
proof, certificate (suffix)
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'show' (sounds like 証 shō) where you need proof to enter — like a certificate or ID. 'Show your proof' → ～証 (shō, 'proof, certificate').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～証』 (shō) is commonly used in official documents like 『運転免許証』 (unten menkyo shō, 'driver's license') or 『学生証』 (gakusei shō, 'student ID'), which serve as proof of identity or qualification.
Forms
Base: ～証Suffix attached to nouns to form words meaning 'proof' or 'certificate'. For example, 『証明書』 (shōmei sho, 'certificate') or 『身分証』 (mibun shō, 'ID card').