synonym Comparative
確認
VS
証明
Differences Between "確認" and "証明"
Option A
確認
Meaning
confirmation, verification
Reading
かくにん (kakunin)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
予約の時間を確認してください。
Please confirm the reservation time.
Option B
証明
Meaning
proof, certification, verification
Reading
しょうめい (shōmei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この書類は彼の住所を証明するものです。
This document proves his address.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(confirmation, verification)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 確認: Used when checking something to make sure it is correct, clear, or accurate. Often used with 「する」 as a verb (確認する).
- 証明: Refers to official proof or verifying facts. Often used with する (証明する) as a transitive verb, or as a noun (例：身分証明書). (事実や真実を明らかにすること)
- 確認: Used when checking something to make sure it is correct, clear, or accurate. Often used with 「する」 as a verb (確認する).
- 証明: Refers to official proof or verifying facts. Often used with する (証明する) as a transitive verb, or as a noun (例：身分証明書). (事実や真実を明らかにすること)
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