English–Japanese

“trace” in Japanese

Japanese

Also面影 (omokage)

Pronunciation

Romajikonseki

Example

現場には侵入者の痕跡が残っています。gen ba ni wa shin nyū sha no kon seki ga noko tte i ma su

Traces of the intruder remain at the scene.

Illustration for 痕跡 (trace)

How to say “trace” in Japanese

“Trace” in Japanese is 痕跡 (konseki).

The core sense is a sign left behind that shows something existed or happened.

Full entry for 痕跡: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 痕跡

彼の発言には迷いの痕跡がありません。kare no hatsu gen ni wa mayo i no kon seki ga a ri ma se n

There is no trace of hesitation in his remarks.

Tips for using 痕跡

  • 痕跡 (konseki) is more formal than 跡 (ato) and commonly appears in reports about history, archaeology, or investigations.

Other Japanese words for “trace”

町には昔の面影がまだ残っています。machi ni wa mukashi no omo kage ga ma da noko tte i ma su

The town still shows traces of what it once was.

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