JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
跡 — tracks
- Reading
- セキ・あと
- Meaning
- tracks; mark; print; impression
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
跡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is セキ・あと and it means tracks; mark; print; impression. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
跡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 跡 (trace), 追跡 (pursuit) and 遺跡 (historic ruins).
Japanese words containing 跡
Frequently asked questions
What does 跡 mean in Japanese?
跡 means tracks; mark; print; impression in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 跡 read?
跡 is read セキ・あと. Reading it inside real words — 跡 and 追跡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 跡 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 跡 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 跡 in a word?
A common word containing 跡 is 跡 (あと) — "trace". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 跡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 跡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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