Definition of 拠り所 (よりどころ)

ころ

拠り所

よりどころ

yoridokoro

noun
1.
grounds, foundation, authority(usually kana)
2.
support, prop, something upon which to rely(usually kana)
Other readings:
よりどころ《拠りどころ》
よりどころ《より所》
よりどころ《拠》
よりどころ《拠所》[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
foothold, based on, follow, therefore
place, extent
Example sentences(showing 1 results)

こうえん
広辞苑
こうえん
広辞苑
ゆいいつ
唯一の
ころ
拠り所
ろんじん
論陣を張る
ひと
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