存在を証明する
sonzai o shōmei suruTo demonstrate or establish the existence of something through evidence or logical reasoning.
研究者たちは新しい粒子の存在を証明することに成功した。
The researchers succeeded in proving the existence of a new particle.
彼は自分の無実を証明するための証拠を提出した。
He presented evidence to prove his innocence.
Commonly used in academic, scientific, legal, and philosophical contexts to emphasize the establishment of existence through verifiable means.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Usage
This phrase is formal and academic. In casual speech, simpler phrases like 「存在を示す」 (to indicate existence) or 「存在を裏付ける」 (to support existence) are more common.
⚡Gold Rule
Conjugation for Politeness
In formal writing or speech, use 存在を証明します (sonzai o shōmei shimasu). In casual contexts, 存在を証明する (sonzai o shōmei suru) is acceptable.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 存在 (sonzai, 'existence') with 証明する (shōmei suru, 'to prove'), derived from classical Japanese legal and philosophical terminology. 証明 (shōmei) itself comes from Chinese 証明 (zhèngmíng), meaning 'to verify' or 'proof.'
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal contexts where empirical or logical proof is required. It is less common in casual conversation. The verb 証明する is often replaced with 立証する (ritsumei suru) in legal contexts to emphasize the burden of proof.