Based On in Japanese

"based on" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

から

kara

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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "based on". The most common choice is shown first.

拠

Top pick

foothold, based on, follow, therefore

Reading: kyo

8 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of hand and place. Place handled by hand.

What it carries

Basis, evidence, base. Represents foundation.

Related kanji for "based on"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for based on?

The most common kanji for "based on" is 拠, read as kyo. It means foothold, based on, follow. Related kanji: 則 (based on).

How many strokes does 拠 have?

拠 has 8 strokes.