Kanji · N1

/ foothold

Kanji for foothold, based on, or follow.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)キョ、コSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)よ.るNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

拠 carries the meaning foothold, based on, or follow.

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Common compounds with 拠

きょてんbase / site / location
こんきょbasis / grounds / foundation
しょうこevidence / proof
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