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Kanji 拠: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 拠: foothold, based on, follow, therefore

Key takeaways

Kanji 拠: foothold, based on, follow, therefore. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

footholdbased onfollowtherefore

On reading

キョ

Kun reading

よ.る

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 拠

foothold, based on, follow, therefore

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

扌 + 処

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine placing your hand (扌) on a spot (処) to gain a foothold. It symbolizes having a solid 'basis' or 'ground' to rely on when dealing with (処) matters.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

キョ
  • 根拠こんきょ

    basis / foundation / evidence

  • 証拠しょうこ

    evidence / proof / indication

Commonly used words

  • 根拠
    こんきょ

    basis / foundation / evidence

  • 証拠
    しょうこ

    evidence / proof / indication

Example sentences

Example 1

この意見には根がありません。

Translation

This opinion has no basis.

Example 2

彼の話にはしっかりした根がある。

Translation

His story has solid evidence.

Example 3

それは有力な証だ。

Translation

That is strong evidence.

Example 4

がなければ認められない。

Translation

Without evidence, it won’t be accepted.

Kanji 拠: foothold, based on, follow, therefore | Daily Nihongo