What does 跡 mean?
跡 is a Japanese noun meaning “trace; remains; scar” in English. It can also be translated as “site, scar” depending on context. It is written as 跡 in kanji, あと in hiragana, and ato in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その女性の顔には悲しみの跡があった。
The woman's face was marked with grief.
ここは城の跡です。
This is the site of a castle.
虫に刺された跡を引っかかないようにした方がいいよ。
You should try not to scratch insect bites.