Meaning

Primary

Traces

Alternative

Mark

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

あと
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

When something leaves traces or marks behind, it's because they were there, but now they're gone, and you've come (あと) they left.

Context

Context Sentences

私は、ワイングラスに付いた彼女の唇の跡を指でなぞった。

Her lips left marks on the wine glass and I traced it with my finger.

Kanji Composition