Quick answer
跡 is the kanji for "Mark". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is あと (ato). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Mark
Also : Print · Tracks · Impression
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 跡 represents 'TRACKS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of tracks.
On-reading: せき — remember this sound by associating it with tracks. Kun-reading: あと.
Example Sentences
遺跡を調査することで、古代の生活様式がわかります。
いせきをちょうさすることで、こだいのせいかつようしきがわかります。
By investigating ruins, ancient ways of life can be understood.
彼の足跡を辿ると、偉大な業績が見えてきます。
かれのあしあとをたどると、いだいなぎょうせきがみえてきます。
Tracing his footsteps, great achievements come into view.
Vocabulary using 跡
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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