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What is the Kanji for 'Trace' and 'Traces'? | 跡

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Trace' and 'Traces', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Trace' and 'Traces' is 跡.

    kanji

    跡

    Meaning

    Trace, Traces

    Reading

    kunyomiあと

    ato

    onyomiせき

    seki

    Parts

    ⻊Foot (足)赤Red

    Example Word

    跡: trace or remains. 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.

    Radical

    足

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    780

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 跡

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    ⻊

    Meaning

    Foot

    kanji

    赤

    Meaning

    Red

Words Using 跡

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    足跡

    Meaning

    Footprint

    word

    遺跡

    Meaning

    Ruins

    word

    跡

    Meaning

    Trace, Remains

    word

    奇跡

    Meaning

    Miracle

    word

    追跡

    Meaning

    Pursuit, Tracking

Kanji Related to 跡 Through the Part ⻊

These 4 kanji contain the part ⻊ as well.

    kanji

    踊

    Meaning

    Dance

    kanji

    路

    Meaning

    Path

    kanji

    蹴

    Meaning

    Kick

    kanji

    跳

    Meaning

    Jump, Hop

Kanji Related to 跡 Through the Part 赤

These 2 kanji contain the part 赤 as well.

    kanji

    嚇

    Meaning

    Upbraid, Menacing

    kanji

    赦

    Meaning

    Pardon

Learn the Kanji 跡

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 跡 mean?

跡 means 'Trace' and 'Traces'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.