反証
Evidence that tends to disprove a proposition or theory; a counter-evidence or rebuttal.
Examples
3 of 5彼の主張に対する反証が見つかった。
Counter-evidence to his claim was found.
提出された証拠に対し、強力な反証を行った。
Presented strong counter-evidence against the submitted evidence.
それって、反証できるの？
Can you disprove that?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Han (Against) + Shou (Evidence) = Evidence against something.
Quick Quiz
新しいデータが、これまでの理論への（ ）となった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 反証
Examples
彼の主張に対する反証が見つかった。
everydayCounter-evidence to his claim was found.
提出された証拠に対し、強力な反証を行った。
formalPresented strong counter-evidence against the submitted evidence.
それって、反証できるの？
informalCan you disprove that?
科学においては、反証可能性が重要である。
academicIn science, falsifiability (possibility of disproof) is important.
競合他社の主張に対して反証を用意する。
businessPrepare a rebuttal against the competitor's claims.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
反証を提示する
to present counter-evidence
容易に反証される
to be easily disproven
反証の余地がない
no room for rebuttal
Often Confused With
Hanron is an opposing argument; Hanshō is specifically the evidence used to disprove a point.
Usage Notes
A key term in critical thinking and scientific research discussions.
Common Mistakes
Using it as a general 'argument' (use 'iken' or 'hanron'). It must involve evidence.
Memory Tip
Han (Against) + Shou (Evidence) = Evidence against something.
Word Origin
From 'Against/Anti' (反) + 'Evidence/Prove' (証).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
新しいデータが、これまでの理論への（ ）となった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 反証
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通説
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