立会人|たちあいにんtachiainin[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- nounwitness; observer
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym証人しょうにんWrittenWritten/formal prose. A 「証人」 proves facts, often by testifying in court; a 「立会人」 is present on the spot to see that a procedure is properly carried out.
- Related参考人さんこうにんWrittenWritten/formal prose. A 「参考人」 is called in an investigation or trial to give testimony or opinions; a 「立会人」 simply witnesses proceedings on the spot.
Use 「立会人」 for someone present to witness that a procedure or transaction is properly conducted; use 「証人」 for testifying in court and 「参考人」 for someone called in for questioning.
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