Translation guide
The act of being cleared of blame, suspicion, or doubt, or proving that something is right or justified.
Expressing that someone or something has been proven innocent or free from false accusations.
Showing that a decision, belief, or action was correct, often after it was doubted.
A straightforward way to say 'the correctness is proven'. Works for ideas, actions, or beliefs.
彼の理論は後に実験によって正しさが証明された。
His theory was later vindicated by experiments.
The English word 'vindication' is often used in formal or dramatic contexts. In Japanese, there is no single word that covers all its nuances. Choose an expression based on whether you mean clearing a name, restoring honor, or proving correctness.
Literally 'clearing a stained name'. Used when someone restores their reputation after being falsely accused or disgraced.
彼は裁判で無実を証明し、汚名返上を果たした。
He proved his innocence in court and achieved vindication.
Restoration of honor or reputation. Often used in formal or legal contexts.
長年の努力が実り、彼はついに名誉回復を勝ち取った。
After years of effort, he finally won vindication of his reputation.
A common phrase meaning 'suspicion is cleared'. Natural in everyday conversation.
新しい証拠のおかげで、彼にかけられた疑いが晴れた。
Thanks to new evidence, the suspicion against him was cleared (he was vindicated).
Wiping out a disgrace or humiliation, often through a subsequent success. More about redeeming oneself after failure than clearing a false accusation.
前回の敗戦の雪辱を果たすため、チームは猛練習を積んだ。
To vindicate themselves after the previous defeat, the team trained intensely.
Establishing proof or demonstrating the truth of something. Often used in formal or academic contexts.
この発見は彼の仮説を立証するものだ。
This discovery vindicates his hypothesis.
Means 'the legitimacy/justification is recognized'. Suitable when an action or claim is finally accepted as valid.
彼の行動は後に正当性が認められた。
His actions were later vindicated.
Demonstration through actual evidence or practice. Often used in scientific or technical contexts.
その効果は臨床試験で実証された。
The effectiveness was vindicated in clinical trials.