Mnemonic
With your hand, you dispose of every rock and weed cluttering the hilltop. Only after you dispose of it all can you lay down a proper base for the fortress that will command the valley below.
Additional thoughts
Picture physically clearing ground by hand—tossing away debris—before pouring a concrete foundation. The act of disposing creates the clean slate a base requires.Quick recall
Hand disposes of debris to clear a solid base.Details
The keyword for 拠 is base. This kanji refers to a foundation, foothold, or stronghold upon which something is established or from which operations are conducted. It conveys the idea of relying on or depending on something as a point of support. It is commonly associated with concepts like a military base, a basis for an argument, or evidence that serves as grounds for a claim.
- On'yomi
- きょ、こ
- Kun'yomi
- よ.る