実証

• Reading: じっしょう
• Romaji: jisshou
• Kanji breakdown: 実 (jitsu/mi) — truth, reality, fruit; 証 (shou) — proof, evidence, certificate
• Pronunciation: /dʑis.ɕoː/

Meaning

Demonstration; verification; substantiation; actual proof through evidence or experimentation.

A noun and suru-verb used in academic, scientific, and formal contexts to describe proving something through concrete evidence or experiments. 実証する means to demonstrate or verify empirically. The adjectival form 実証的 means 'empirical' or 'evidence-based.' Distinguished from 証明 (proof, more mathematical) by its emphasis on practical demonstration.

Examples

1. この理論はまだ実証されていない。 This theory has not yet been empirically demonstrated.
2. 実証実験の結果が来月発表される予定だ。 The results of the demonstration experiment are scheduled to be announced next month.
3. 彼の研究は膨大なデータで実証されている。 His research is substantiated by a vast amount of data.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, science, research

Tone: academic

Origin & History

From Chinese 實證. 実 (jitsu) means 'truth, reality' and 証 (shou) means 'proof, evidence.' Together: 'real proof' or 'proof through reality.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Academic/Professional