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跡

跡 — tracks, mark, print

Learn the correct stroke order for 跡 (tracks), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セキseki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あとato
Strokes13
Radical足
Frequency#953
Meaningstracks, mark, print, impression

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

遺跡いせき(archeological) remains; ruins; relicsnoun
軌跡きせきtire tracknoun
形跡けいせきtraces; evidencenoun
痕跡こんせきtrace; vestige; marknoun
失跡しっせきabsconding; disappearancenoun
追跡ついせきchase; pursuit; trackingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 跡 (tracks) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 足.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 跡 is #953, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

遺跡いせき — (archeological) remains; ruins; relics
軌跡きせき — tire track
形跡けいせき — traces; evidence

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (足)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 跡 have?

The kanji 跡 (tracks) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 跡?

跡 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 跡 mean?

跡 means: tracks, mark, print, impression. On'yomi readings: セキ. Kun'yomi readings: あと.

What JLPT level is 跡?

跡 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.