確認する vs 検証する
Japanese word comparison
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| 確認する | 検証する |
|---|---|
ka-ku-NIN su-ru verb (suru-verb) | けんしょうする verb (suru-verb) |
| to confirm; to check; to verify | to verify, validate, or test (often by experiment, analysis, or systematic examination) |
How they differ
検証する implies systematic testing or validation (evidence-based verification) often used in scientific, technical, or legal contexts, whereas 確認する can be a simple check or affirmation without rigorous testing.
When to use each
When to use 確認する: Prefer 確認する for routine checks, confirmations of facts, or administrative confirmations that don't require formal testing.
When to use 検証する: Prefer 検証する when you need to validate results, test hypotheses, confirm reproducibility, or perform technical proof (e.g., software, experiments).
Side-by-side examples
- 入力したメールアドレスが正しいか確認してください。
(Please confirm that the email address you entered is correct.) - 新しいアルゴリズムの精度を検証した。
(We validated the accuracy of the new algorithm.)
Register & nuance: 検証する is formal and technical, commonly used in academic, engineering, research, or legal language; 確認する is more general-purpose.