拠
よ.る
yoru
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
拠 is the kanji for "Foothold". A common reading is よ.る (yoru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Foothold
Also : Follow · Based on · Therefore
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Readings
kunよ.る/ yoruonきょ/ kyoonこ/ ko
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
扌処
Example Sentences
拠点を確保する。
きょてんをかくほする。
Secure the base.
充分な証拠が揃った。
じゅうぶんなしょうこがそろった。
Sufficient evidence has been gathered.
Vocabulary using 拠
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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