Translation guide
The act or process of officially recognizing someone or something as meeting certain standards, or the document proving this.
The process or state of being officially approved or licensed to do something.
The most common and general term for official certification, accreditation, or recognition of skills, qualifications, or status.
He received English language certification.
This product has received safety certification.
Often used for certification of authenticity, security, or compliance, especially in technical or legal contexts.
This site has obtained SSL certification.
The certification body guaranteed its quality.
Refers to a qualification or license, often used for professional certifications.
He holds an accountant certification.
I'm studying to get certified.
More general 'proof' or 'certification' as a document or evidence, but less specific than 認定.
Please submit a certification of employment.
A physical or digital certificate that proves something.
The standard term for a certificate or written proof.
I was issued a certification of completion.
Specifically a certificate of accreditation or recognition.
I hung the certification on the wall.
A license or permit, often for driving or professional practice.
The act of officially verifying or attesting to something.
Often used for the process of authentication or verification.
User certification (authentication) failed.
The process of granting official recognition.
Literally 'stamped with ink', meaning official approval or certification, often used figuratively.
認定 is for recognizing qualifications or standards (e.g., skill certification). 認証 is for verifying authenticity or security (e.g., password certification). 証明 is broader, meaning proof or evidence, and 証明書 is the document.
In many contexts, Japanese uses specific terms like 資格 (qualification) or 免許 (license) instead of a generic word for certification. Choose the word that matches the specific type of certification.
A medical certification is required.
I obtained a driver's certification (license).
認定審査は厳しい。
The certification review is strict.
His plan has the boss's certification (approval).