Translation guide
The act of being cleared of blame, suspicion, or doubt, or proving that something is right or justified.
Expressing that someone or something has been proven innocent or free from false accusations.
Showing that a decision, belief, or action was correct, often after it was doubted.
The English word 'vindication' is often used in formal or dramatic contexts. In Japanese, there is no single word that covers all its nuances. Choose an expression based on whether you mean clearing a name, restoring honor, or proving correctness.
Literally 'clearing a stained name'. Used when someone restores their reputation after being falsely accused or disgraced.
He proved his innocence in court and achieved vindication.
Restoration of honor or reputation. Often used in formal or legal contexts.
A common phrase meaning 'suspicion is cleared'. Natural in everyday conversation.
Thanks to new evidence, the suspicion against him was cleared (he was vindicated).
Wiping out a disgrace or humiliation, often through a subsequent success. More about redeeming oneself after failure than clearing a false accusation.
To vindicate themselves after the previous defeat, the team trained intensely.
His theory was later vindicated by experiments.
Establishing proof or demonstrating the truth of something. Often used in formal or academic contexts.
This discovery vindicates his hypothesis.
Means 'the legitimacy/justification is recognized'. Suitable when an action or claim is finally accepted as valid.
His actions were later vindicated.
Demonstration through actual evidence or practice. Often used in scientific or technical contexts.
The effectiveness was vindicated in clinical trials.
After years of effort, he finally won vindication of his reputation.