考こう証しょう学がくMeaningsNoun1. evidential textual research (esp. of texts from Ming dynasty China)Kanji used考think (about something)証proof学studyPitch accentこうしょうがくComposed of考こう証しょうinvestigation into historical evidence; study of historical artifactsNoun学がくlearning; scholarship; study; erudition; knowledge; education; study of ...; -ology; -icsNoun