What does 根拠 mean?
根拠 is a Japanese noun meaning “basis, foundation” in English. It can also be translated as “base (of operations)” depending on context. It is written as 根拠 in kanji, こんきょ in hiragana, and konkyo in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentence
その噂は全く根拠がなかった。
The rumor was completely without foundation.