noun
great achievements; remaining works of a great person
Refers to the lasting accomplishments, works, or legacy of a distinguished individual. Often used in literary or historical contexts.
彼の偉跡は後世に語り継がれている。
His great achievements have been passed down to later generations.
この地には先人の偉跡が数多く残っている。
Many of the great works of our predecessors remain in this land.
遺跡 means 'ruins' or 'archaeological site', referring to physical remains of past civilizations. 偉跡 refers specifically to the great achievements or legacy of a person, not physical ruins.
功績 is a common word for 'achievement' or 'meritorious deed', used in everyday contexts. 偉跡 is more literary and emphasizes the greatness and lasting impact of the works.
Compound of 偉 (great, admirable) and 跡 (trace, mark, remains). The variant 偉蹟 uses 蹟, which also means footprint or trace, emphasizing the lasting mark left by a great person.