Translation guide
The English verb "verify" covers several related actions: checking that something is true or correct, confirming information, and formally proving or authenticating something. Japanese uses different expressions depending on the nuance.
To examine information, facts, or a situation to make sure it is accurate or as expected.
The most common and versatile word for 'verify' in the sense of checking or confirming. Used in everyday and business contexts.
メールを確認してください。
Please verify the email.
We need to verify the facts.
To verify by checking personally, often implying a more hands-on or careful confirmation. Slightly more casual than 確認する.
本当かどうか確かめてみよう。
Let's verify if it's true.
Loanword from English 'check'. Used in casual and business settings, often for quick or routine verification.
データをチェックして。
Verify the data.
To establish the truth or validity of something, often by providing proof or official confirmation.
To prove or verify with evidence, often in formal or legal contexts. Implies demonstrating truth.
身分を証明する書類が必要です。
Documents to verify your identity are required.
To corroborate or back up a claim with evidence. Often used in news or academic contexts.
その情報を裏付ける証拠はない。
There is no evidence to verify that information.
To verify through inspection or testing, often used in technical, scientific, or legal contexts.
仮説を検証する実験を行った。
We conducted an experiment to verify the hypothesis.
To confirm that something is genuine, valid, or meets a standard, often through an official process.
To authenticate or certify, often used for digital verification, official seals, or identity.
パスワードでユーザーを認証する。
Verify the user with a password.
To verify by cross-checking or matching against a reference, such as a database or list.
指紋をデータベースと照合する。
Verify the fingerprint against the database.
確認する is the standard, neutral term for verifying or confirming. 確かめる implies a more personal, hands-on check and is slightly more casual. In business, 確認する is safer.
スケジュールを確認する。
Verify the schedule. (neutral)
自分の目で確かめる。
Verify with one's own eyes. (personal check)
The English word 'verify' is often overused by learners. In many cases, 確認する is sufficient. Avoid directly translating 'verify' as 検証する unless you mean a rigorous inspection or test.