Meaning

Primary

To Be Based On

Alternatives

To Be Due To, To Depend On

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

The kanji means based on, and the verb means to be based on.

拠る implies a foundational or sometimes causal relationship. If X is based on Y, you could also say X is due to Y, or X depends on Y, right? That's why this can also mean to be due to or to depend on.

It's worth noting that this word is usually written in kana.

Reading

よる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

From now on, everything is going to be based on your yo-yo () skills. You want a raise at work? It's going to depend on your yo-yo performance. Your partner left you? Has to be due to your yo-yoing failures. Better get used to this new yo-yo meritocracy we're living in!

Context

Context Sentences

皆様のお力に拠って、成功することができました。感謝の気持ちをこめて、ベーコンをプレゼントさせて頂きます。

I was able to succeed because of everyone’s support. I’ll give you guys a lot of bacon in thanks.

Kanji Composition