Quick answer
跡 is the kanji for "Mark". A common reading is あと (ato). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Mark
Also : Print · Tracks · Impression
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
Learn 跡 with Spaced Repetition
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