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明徴 (めいちょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
clarification ; clear proof ; clear evidence
Formal, somewhat literary term used to describe making something clear or providing clear evidence. Often used in academic, legal, or official contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to clarify' or 'to prove clearly'.
関かん
係けい
を
明めい
徴ちょう
する
必ひつ
要よう
が
ある
。
It is necessary to clarify the facts.
Similar words 証しょう 明めい 証明 is the common word for 'proof' or 'certification' in everyday and formal contexts. 明徴 is more literary and emphasizes clarity of evidence rather than the act of proving.
明めい 確かく 明確 is a common adjective meaning 'clear' or 'distinct'. 明徴 is a noun/suru-verb focusing on the evidence or clarification itself, not just the state of being clear.
Etymology Composed of 明 (clear) and 徴 (sign, evidence). The combination is a Sino-Japanese compound (kango) used in formal writing to denote clear evidence or clarification. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows standard kanji compounding patterns.
