How to say 'Trace' or 'Remains' in Japanese | 跡

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The Japanese word for Trace or Remains is 'Ato', written as 跡 in Japanese.'Trace' or 'Remains' in hiragana is あと.

word

跡

Meaning

Trace, Remains

Reading

あと

ato

Kanji

跡Trace, Traces

Explanation

The Japanese noun '跡 (あと)' can mean 'trace' or 'remains'. It refers to something left behind, such as evidence, marks, or remnants of something that was once present. For example: the trace of footsteps「足跡の跡」(あしあとのあと). The remains of an ancient city「古代都市の跡」(こだいとしのあと). This word is often used to describe physical evidence or historical remnants, and it can also metaphorically refer to the aftermath or consequences of an event.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2776

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 跡

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

跡

Meaning

Trace, Traces

Words Related to 跡 Through the Kanji 跡

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 跡 as well.

word

遺跡

Meaning

Ruins

word

足跡

Meaning

Footprint

word

奇跡

Meaning

Miracle

word

追跡

Meaning

Pursuit, Tracking

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'Ato' means 'Trace' or 'Remains' .

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