JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
根拠
Basis, grounds, or evidence supporting a claim
Readings
Noun
"Basis" / "Grounds" / "Proof"
Refers to the specific evidence or reasoning that serves as the foundation for a judgment, argument, or belief.
Example
A 彼 が 犯人 だ と 思う 。
B 何か 根拠 は ?
[A:] I think he's the culprit. [B:] What's your proof?
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