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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).

Stroke order & writing

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跡 in example sentences

  • あしあとがあったの。

    Ashiato ga atta no.

    There were footprints.

  • ここはしろあとです。

    Koko wa shiro no ato desu.

    These are the ruins of a castle.

  • ゆきあしあとがあった。

    Yuki ni ashiato ga atta.

    There were footprints in the snow.

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

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.