Kanji
N1 8 strokes Grade 8 freq #858

foothold, based on, follow, therefore

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

hand te

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

base (of operations); site
basis; grounds
evidence; proof
stronghold; inner citadel
donation; contribution
grounds of an argument
occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
dependence
base (of operations)
rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

certain evidence; definite evidence

Example sentences

There are good grounds for the view that Paris was the scene of frequent riots even before the revolution of 1789.

He chafed under the groundless criticism.

That's a completely unfounded rumor.

He paid all his debts, which is the proof of his honesty.