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TOPIK 6noun

물증

muljeung [물쯩]

물증이 · 물증을

physical evidence

Example

심증은 있지만 확실한 물증이 없어서 기소하기 어려워요.

There's a strong suspicion, but without solid physical evidence it's hard to indict.

Word parts

물 thing증 proof

Literally 'object proof'; contrasts with 심증 'inner conviction'.

Good to know

심증은 있는데 물증이 없다 'I'm sure, but I can't prove it' is also used jokingly in daily life.