跡

tracks, traces

JLPT N2 13 strokes

Kun'yomi: あと
On'yomi: セキ

跡 means "tracks, traces". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 13 strokes. It is read あと in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セキ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

跡 in example sentences

足跡あしあとがあったの。

Ashiato ga atta no.

There were footprints.
ここは城しろの跡あとです。

Koko wa shiro no ato desu.

These are the ruins of a castle.
雪ゆきに足跡あしあとがあった。

Yuki ni ashiato ga atta.

There were footprints in the snow.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 跡

Common questions

What does the kanji 跡 mean?: 跡 means "tracks, traces". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 跡 have?: 跡 is written in 13 strokes.
How is 跡 read?: It is read あと in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セキ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 跡?: 跡 is a JLPT N2 kanji.

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