跡
tracks · mark · print · impression
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of foot and also. Also foot, footprint.
Symbolism
Footprint, trace, trajectory. Represents trace.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
人跡未到
じんせきみとう
unexplored
名所旧跡
めいしょきゅうせき
places of scenic beauty and historical interest
名所古跡
めいしょこせき
scenic sites and historic places; places of natural beauty and historic interest
Proverbs & Idioms
足跡を残す
あしあとをのこす
To leave footprints
To create a lasting impact
Poetry
夏草や兵どもが夢の跡
Summer grasses — all that is left of the warriors' dreams.
Anime & Manga
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 大激突!幻の地底遺跡だってばよ
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
A well-known work with 跡 in its Japanese title.
モブサイコ100 REIGEN ～知られざる奇跡の霊能力者～
Mob Psycho 100 REIGEN The Miraculous Unknown Psychic
A well-known work with 跡 in its Japanese title.
完全回避ヒーラーの軌跡
Kanzen Kaihi Healer no Kiseki
A well-known work with 跡 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 跡 mean in Japanese?
跡 means tracks, mark, print, impression.
How do you read 跡?
On'yomi: セキ (SEKI). Kun'yomi: あと (ato).
How many strokes does 跡 have?
跡 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 跡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
跡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tracks, mark, print, impression. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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