跡 — “Tracks / Mark / Print / Impression” in Japanese

Master (高手)せき, あと

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“Tracks / Mark / Print / Impression” in Japanese is 跡, read seki, ato (せき, あと). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 足跡 (footprint).

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What does 跡 mean?

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Kanji	跡
Meaning	Tracks / Mark / Print / Impression
Readings	せき, あと
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	足跡 (footprint)

How to read 跡

跡 is read seki (せき) or ato (あと) depending on the word.

Words with 跡

足跡
痕跡

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Updated: 2026-08-28