JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
拠 — foothold
- Reading
- キョ・コ・よ.る
- Meaning
- foothold; based on; follow; therefore
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
拠 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョ・コ・よ.る and it means foothold; based on; follow; therefore. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
拠 appears in everyday japanese words such as 根拠 (basis) and 証拠 (evidence).
Japanese words containing 拠
Frequently asked questions
What does 拠 mean in Japanese?
拠 means foothold; based on; follow; therefore in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 拠 read?
拠 is read キョ・コ・よ.る. Reading it inside real words — 根拠 and 証拠 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拠 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 拠 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拠 in a word?
A common word containing 拠 is 根拠 (こんきょ) — "basis". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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