B2 verb Literary

依拠

/ikʲo/

To rely on something as a basis or authority for one's argument or actions. Used when a theory or law is based on a specific foundation.

Examples

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1

最新のデータに依拠した分析を行う。

Conduct analysis based on the latest data.

2

独自の論理に依拠して主張を組み立てる。

Assemble an argument based on unique logic.

3

特定の文献に依拠しすぎるのは危険だ。

It is dangerous to rely too much on a specific document.

Word Family

Noun
依拠
Verb
依拠する
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Memory Tip

I (rely) + Kyo (base). Relying on a base.

Quick Quiz

この理論はアリストテレスの哲学に( )している。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 依拠

Examples

1

最新のデータに依拠した分析を行う。

academic

Conduct analysis based on the latest data.

2

独自の論理に依拠して主張を組み立てる。

formal

Assemble an argument based on unique logic.

3

特定の文献に依拠しすぎるのは危険だ。

academic

It is dangerous to rely too much on a specific document.

4

何に依拠してそう言えるんですか?

business

On what basis can you say that?

5

伝統に依拠した生活様式。

everyday

A lifestyle based on tradition.

Word Family

Noun
依拠
Verb
依拠する

Common Collocations

〜に依拠する to rely on/be based on...
文献に依拠する to rely on literature
事実に依拠する to be based on facts
権威に依拠する to rely on authority
依拠するところが大きい to depend largely on

Common Phrases

〜に依拠した考え

thinking based on...

依拠の対象

object of reliance

法的依拠

legal basis

Often Confused With

依拠 vs 依存

Izon often implies a negative dependency (addiction/need); Ikyo is neutral and refers to a logical or formal basis.

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Usage Notes

A very high-level academic term, often found in legal or philosophical texts.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'motozuku' (based on), which is fine, but 'ikyo' is more sophisticated for IELTS Writing Task 2.

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Memory Tip

I (rely) + Kyo (base). Relying on a base.

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Word Origin

I (to depend) + Kyo (to occupy/reside).

Grammar Patterns

〜に依拠する

Quick Quiz

この理論はアリストテレスの哲学に( )している。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 依拠

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