検証する

• Reading: けんしょうする
• Romaji: kenshou suru
• Kanji breakdown: 検 (ken) — examine, inspect; 証 (shō) — evidence, proof
• Pronunciation: /keɴ.ɕoː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To verify; to inspect; to examine evidence or claims through careful investigation.

A する verb used for rigorous, methodical examination of facts, data, or claims. Stronger than 確認する (simple confirmation) — 検証 implies a systematic process of testing and validating. Common in academic, legal, scientific, and journalistic contexts. Common phrases: 仮説を検証する (to verify a hypothesis), 検証結果 (verification results).

Examples

1. 実験の結果を再度検証する必要がある。 We need to verify the experimental results again.
2. 警察は事件現場を詳しく検証した。 The police thoroughly examined the crime scene.
3. この理論が正しいかどうか、データで検証しよう。 Let's verify whether this theory is correct using data.

Usage Guide

Context: science, legal, journalism

Tone: analytical

Origin & History

Compound of 検 (examine, inspect) + 証 (evidence, proof, certificate). Together they mean to examine the evidence.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Educated