Kanji: 踪 (Traces/Tracks)
The kanji 踪 means "traces," "tracks," or "footprints." It refers to the visible signs left behind by someone or something, often used in the context of following or investigating.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ソウ (sō)
Common Words & Usage:
追蹤 (tsuisō) - Noun/Suru-verb. Pursuit, tracking.
失踪 (shissō) - Noun/Suru-verb. Disappearance, vanishing.
足蹤 (ashimoto) - Noun. Footprints, tracks (though 足跡 is more common).
Example Sentence:
Japanese: その行方不明者の失踪から一週間が経った。
Romaji: Sono yukue fumeisha no shissō kara isshūkan ga tatta.
English: One week has passed since the missing person's disappearance.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 踪 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.