跡: the kanji for trace; ruins
跡 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means trace; ruins. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
跡 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
跡 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セキ (seki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遺跡いせき · iseki | ruins; historic site |
| 奇跡きせき · kiseki | miracle |
| 追跡ついせき · tsuiseki | tracking; pursuit |
あと (ato)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 跡あと · ato | trace; mark |
| 足跡あしあと · ashiato | footprint |
| 跡地あとち · atochi | former site |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 古代の遺跡を見に行った。Kodai no iseki o mi ni itta.I went to see ancient ruins.
- 事故で全員無事だったのは奇跡だ。Jiko de zen'in buji datta no wa kiseki da.It is a miracle that everyone was safe in the accident.
- 雪の上に動物の足跡があった。Yuki no ue ni dōbutsu no ashiato ga atta.There were animal footprints in the snow.
- 荷物の配達状況をネットで追跡できる。Nimotsu no haitatsu jōkyō o netto de tsuiseki dekiru.You can track the delivery status of your package online.
- 工場の跡地に公園ができた。Kōjō no atochi ni kōen ga dekita.A park was built on the site of the old factory.
Questions about 跡
How many strokes does 跡 have?
跡 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 跡?
The on readings are seki (セキ). The kun readings are ato (あと).
What JLPT level is 跡?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 跡
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.