証

proof, evidence, sign

a̠ k a̠ ɕ i
noun Rare #23,478
proof, evidence, sign Often used in the expression 証(あかし), meaning proof or evidence of something; the reading あかし is common in this sense.
JA: この傷は努力の証だ。
EN: This scar is proof of hard work.

それは我々が人間であるという証なのだ

That is proof that we are human.

— いまを生きる (1989)

そうね「誰か」の生きた証本物の出来事よ

Yes, it’s proof that “someone” lived—something that really happened.

— ブレードランナー 2049 (2017)

きれいな袖はシェフの証

Clean sleeves are the mark of a chef.

— レミーのおいしいレストラン (2007)

カギは家族の証なんだ

The key is proof that we’re family.

— The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral (2008)

名誉の証です。

It is a mark of honor.

"「誰か」の生きた証だわ"

It’s proof that someone was here.

— ブレードランナー 2049 (2017)

その証なのでございますよ

That is precisely the proof of it.

— かぐや姫の物語 (2013)

そして奴らはあいつの男の証を切り落とした

And then they cut off his manhood.

— 罪人たち (2025)

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