This is the 3566th most frequent Japanese word.
証拠
Evidence; proof.
In this sentence, '証拠' is used in the legal context to refer to tangible evidence or proof required in a judicial proceeding.
犯罪の証拠を提示する必要があります。
There is a need to present evidence of the crime.
Here, '証拠' refers to supporting rationale or proof to substantiate a statement or claim in an argument.
彼の言葉には証拠がありません。
His words lack evidence.
In this instance, '証拠' signifies justification or grounds for believing or validating an assertion.