Word details

根拠

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 根拠.

Dictionary

Entry

根拠んきょNounFreq #2923
1

basis; grounds; foundation; reason; authority

Examples
その噂は全く根拠がなかった。
The rumor was completely without foundation.
2

base (of operations)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

root, radical, head (pimple)

10 strokesFrequency 620JLPT N2Grade 3

On

コン

Kun

-ね

foothold, based on, follow, therefore

8 strokesFrequency 858JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キョ

Kun

よ.る

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