VocabJLPT N3
proof
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. proof
  2. 2. testimony
  3. 3. Mathematical proof
This word means proof or verification, referring to the act of demonstrating that something is true. It is used in academic, legal, and everyday contexts when evidence or a demonstration is needed to confirm a fact. For example, you might need to prove your identity or prove a mathematical theorem.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Does that explanation actually count as proof?

Sentence 2

Is this photo alone enough to prove anything?

Sentence 3

Can you prove this result was just a coincidence?

Sentence 4

The teacher said, "Prove your answer."

Sentence 5

See? This is the proof right here!