자국

1. track; trace; stain
A mark that forms when something touches or gets stuck on somethine else, or a trace of change from the original state that is caused by something.

2. scar
A trace that is left after an inflammation or wound heals.

3. footprint
A trace that is left after one takes a step.

4. history; scar
(figurative) The results of something that has happened or its implications.