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拠

拠 — foothold, based on, follow

Learn the correct stroke order for 拠 (foothold), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョkyo、コko
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よ.るyoru
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#858
Meaningsfoothold, based on, follow, therefore

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

拠点きょてんbase (of operations); site; locationnoun
根拠こんきょbasis; grounds; foundationnoun
準拠じゅんきょbeing based on; following (a rule, guidelines, etc.); conforming to (standards, regulations, etc.)noun
証拠しょうこevidence; proofnoun
占拠せんきょoccupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)noun
本拠ほんきょstronghold; inner citadel; basenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拠 (foothold) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 拠 is #858, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

拠点きょてん — base (of operations); site; location
根拠こんきょ — basis; grounds; foundation
準拠じゅんきょ — being based on; following (a rule, guidelines, etc.); conforming to (standards, regulations, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拠 have?

The kanji 拠 (foothold) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 拠?

拠 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 拠 mean?

拠 means: foothold, based on, follow, therefore. On'yomi readings: キョ, コ. Kun'yomi readings: よ.る.

What JLPT level is 拠?

拠 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.