“Foundation” or “Grounds” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “拠”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “拠” means “Rely on”, “Depend on” or “Based on” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “拠”

Jouyou Kanji “拠” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
8 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
きょ(kyo) |
| こ(ko) |
| Kun-Yomi |
よ(る)(yo(ru)) |
| よりどころ(yoridokoro) |
| Meanings |
Rely on, Count on, Depend on |
| Reliable, Based on |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “拠”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 拠出(きょしゅつ-kyo shu tsu) |
Contribution, Donation |
| 拠点(きょてん-kyo te n) |
Base, Point, Strong point, Location, A place that has an important meaning as a scaffolding for activities |
| 拠り所(よりどころ-yo ri do ko ro) |
① Well grounded, Where to rely on, ② Based on |
| 依拠(いきょ-i kyo) |
Dependence, Reliance, Where to rely on |
| 割拠(かっきょ-ka kkyo) |
Allocation, Holding one’s own ground, Defending local authority, Divided the land for each leaders |
| 根拠(こんきょ-ko n kyo) |
Basis, Evidence, Grounds, Base reason or fact |
| 準拠(じゅんきょ-ju n kyo) |
Compliant, Based on, Conformity, Standard that became the basis |
| 証拠(しょうこ-sho u ko) |
Evidence, Proof |
| 占拠(せんきょ-se n kyo) |
Occupation |
| 典拠(てんきょ-te n kyo) |
Authority, Source, Written reference |
| 本拠(ほんきょ-ho n kyo) |
Stronghold, Inner citadel, Base, Headquarters |
| 論拠(ろんきょ-ro n kyo) |
Ground for argument, Theoretical grounds |
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