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証人
shounin
Description
「証人」は、裁判などで、自分が見たことや知っていることを話す人のことです。
A "証人" is a person who talks about what they have seen or know in a trial or similar situation.
何かが本当だと証明するために、その場にいた人を「証人」と言うこともあります。
A "証人" is also someone who was present to prove that something is true.
Meanings
証人shounin
witness in a court of law
彼は裁判で証人になりました。
He became a witness in the trial.
証人shounin
person who confirms or vouches for something
二人の結婚の証人になってください。
Please be a witness to their marriage.
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Notes
- Etymology
証 (proof) + 人 (person), literally 'proof person', one who testifies.
- Nuance
証人 gives testimony; 証拠 is physical or factual evidence.
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