방증
Supporting or circumstantial evidence that helps to prove a fact indirectly. It is used when something serves as a testament to or proof of a certain situation.
Examples
3 of 5높은 시청률은 이 드라마의 인기를 보여주는 방증이다.
High viewership ratings are a testament to this drama's popularity.
수출 증가는 국가 경쟁력이 강화되었음을 시사하는 방증입니다.
The increase in exports is circumstantial proof that national competitiveness has been strengthened.
네가 화를 내는 건 네가 잘못했다는 방증 아니야?
Isn't your getting angry proof that you were wrong?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bang-jeung (傍證) - 'Bang' (side) + 'Jeung' (proof). Proof that supports from the side.
Quick Quiz
해외 여행객의 급증은 국민 소득이 향상되었음을 보여주는 ( )이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 방증
Examples
높은 시청률은 이 드라마의 인기를 보여주는 방증이다.
everydayHigh viewership ratings are a testament to this drama's popularity.
수출 증가는 국가 경쟁력이 강화되었음을 시사하는 방증입니다.
formalThe increase in exports is circumstantial proof that national competitiveness has been strengthened.
네가 화를 내는 건 네가 잘못했다는 방증 아니야?
informalIsn't your getting angry proof that you were wrong?
유물들의 발견은 당시 활발한 교역이 있었음을 보여주는 방증이다.
academicThe discovery of artifacts is supporting evidence that there was active trade at the time.
재구매율의 상승은 고객 만족도가 높다는 방증입니다.
businessThe rise in repurchase rates is proof of high customer satisfaction.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
단적인 방증
a clear/extreme proof
우월성의 방증
proof of superiority
심각성의 방증
proof of seriousness
Often Confused With
방증 is supporting evidence (proof for); 반증 is counter-evidence (proof against).
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic and formal contexts to say 'X proves Y' in a more sophisticated way.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse it with '반증' (counter-evidence) because they sound similar.
Memory Tip
Bang-jeung (傍證) - 'Bang' (side) + 'Jeung' (proof). Proof that supports from the side.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 傍 (side) and 證 (proof).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
해외 여행객의 급증은 국민 소득이 향상되었음을 보여주는 ( )이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 방증
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