拠
foothold · based on · follow · therefore
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and place. Place handled by hand.
Symbolism
Basis, evidence, base. Represents foundation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
hand + 処
Words & Expressions
Words written with 拠
Four-Character Compounds
群雄割拠
ぐんゆうかっきょ
rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field
証拠隠滅
しょうこいんめつ
destruction of evidence
状況証拠
じょうきょうしょうこ
circumstantial evidence
Proverbs & Idioms
拠り所を持つ
よりどころをもつ
To have something to rely on
Having emotional or spiritual support
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拠 mean in Japanese?
拠 means foothold, based on, follow, therefore.
How do you read 拠?
On'yomi: キョ、コ (KYO, KO). Kun'yomi: よ.る (yoru).
How many strokes does 拠 have?
拠 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
拠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means foothold, based on, follow, therefore. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.