根拠
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 根拠
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)
Kanji in this Word
根
10 strokes
Frequency: 620
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
root
radical
head (pimple)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね
-ね
拠
8 strokes
Frequency: 858
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
foothold
based on
follow
therefore
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.る
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