拠より所どころ

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Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

noun

Refers to the logical or evidential basis for a claim, decision, or belief.

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拠よ

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所どころ

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て

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His opinion is grounded in solid data.

2

noun

support; something to rely on

Refers to a person, thing, or idea that provides emotional, practical, or spiritual support.

根こん拠きょ
根拠 is more concrete and often used for factual evidence or legal grounds, while 拠り所 can be more abstract or emotional.
支ささえ
支え emphasizes physical or emotional support, similar to the second sense of 拠り所, but is more common in everyday speech.

Compound of 拠り (continuative form of 拠る 'to be based on') + 所 'place'. Literally 'a place to rely on'.