VocabJLPT N2
trace
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. trace
  2. 2. vestige
This noun refers to a trace, mark, or remnant left behind by something or someone, often used in investigative or literary contexts. It suggests evidence that something once existed or occurred, and is commonly used when describing clues or physical marks left at a scene.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No matter how much you polish it, the traces of the past never fully disappear.

Sentence 2

Please start by documenting the traces of damage from the site photos.

Sentence 3

How far would you have to go before the traces of war finally disappear?

Sentence 4

If there are any signs of alterations on the document, I'll send it back.

Sentence 5

Why can't I find a single trace of the cat anywhere?