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What is the Kanji for 'Basis' and 'Based on'? | 拠

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Basis' and 'Based on', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Basis' and 'Based on' is 拠.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Basis, Based on

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomi

    ko

    きょ

    kyo

    Parts

    Hand (手)Deal with

    Example Word

    証拠: evidence. The Japanese noun '証拠 (しょうこ)' means 'evidence'. It refers to information, objects, or facts that are used to prove or disprove something, often in legal, scientific, or investigative contexts. For example: The police found evidence「警察は証拠を見つけた」(けいさつはしょうこをみつけた). This document is important evidence「この書類は重要な証拠です」(このしょるいはじゅうようなしょうこです). The word is commonly used in formal or serious situations, such as court cases or academic discussions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe proof of abstract concepts, like trust or intentions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    946

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Hand

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deal with

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    拠る

    Meaning

    Base, Rely

    word

    証拠

    Meaning

    Evidence

    word

    根拠

    Meaning

    Basis, Grounds

    word

    拠点

    Meaning

    Base

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 85 kanji contain the part 扌 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hold

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    Meaning

    Throw

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    Meaning

    Push, Press down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skill

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    Meaning

    Pay, Drive away

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abandon, Discard

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pick up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loss, Damage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruct, Confer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Finger

    kanji

    Meaning

    Contact, Touch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Present, Submit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Choose, Select

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expand, Broaden

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gather, Pick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exchange

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shake, Swing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invite

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Depict, Draw

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resist, Match

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resist, Confront

    kanji

    Meaning

    Worship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sweep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wield, Display

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bear, Carry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Infer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Criticize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hoist, Display, Hold up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Repel, Refuse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hug, Embrace

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    kanji

    Meaning

    Assist, Aid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Challenge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pick, Pluck

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Repudiate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eaves, Universe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Handle, Chastity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Carry with, Portable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Handle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Snapshot, Photograph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remove, Withdraw

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set, Install

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dig

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set, Hang

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dispose, Set aside

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clap, Beat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Refrain, Abstain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Insert

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transport, Carry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grip, Grasp

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grasp, Grip

    kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Embrace

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bind, Fasten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reclaim, Cultivation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Restrain, Suppress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slap, Deal a blow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rub, Grate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Put between, Between

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squeeze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clumsy, Unskillful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Extract, Excerpt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Erase, Wipe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Aid, Lend support to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Torture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hoist, Exalt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Board

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rock, Shake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model, Imitate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Push open

    kanji

    Meaning

    Yank, Abduct

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wrenching

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make progress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wipe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sprain

Learn the Kanji

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What does 拠 mean?

拠 means 'Basis' and 'Based on'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.