Therefore in Japanese

"therefore" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

故に

yueni

故happenstance, especially+にnot in this dictionary

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "therefore". 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 "therefore"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for therefore?

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

How many strokes does 拠 have?

拠 has 8 strokes.