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What is the Kanji for 'Riddle'? | 謎

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Riddle', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Riddle' is 謎.

    kanji

    謎

    Meaning

    Riddle

    Reading

    kunyomiなぞ

    nazo

    Parts

    迷Perplexed, Astray 訁Say (言)

    Example Word

    謎: riddle or mystery. The Japanese noun '謎 (なぞ)' can mean either 'riddle' or 'mystery', depending on the context. When used to mean 'riddle', it refers to a question or statement intentionally phrased to require ingenuity in finding its answer or meaning. For example: solving a riddle「謎を解く」(なぞをとく). When used to mean 'mystery', it refers to something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain. For example: the mystery of the universe「宇宙の謎」(うちゅうのなぞ). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something puzzling or enigmatic in everyday situations. For example: her behavior is a mystery「彼女の行動は謎だ」(かのじょのこうどうはなぞだ).

    Radical

    言

    Stroke Count

    16

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1684

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 謎

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    radical

    訁

    Meaning

    Say

Words Using 謎

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    謎

    Meaning

    Riddle, Mystery

Kanji Related to 謎 Through the Part 訁

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    識

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    諾

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    詞

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    請

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    設

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    詣

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

    kanji

    誠

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    謹

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    諧

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    謝

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    詔

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    訓

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    諮

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    訴

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    詐

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    説

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    謀

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    詩

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    課

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    諸

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    許

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    詮

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    訃

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    詰

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    証

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    試

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    誇

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    誤

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    譲

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    誕

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    講

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    詠

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    診

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    譜

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    議

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    謙

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    談

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    獄

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    謁

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    該

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    護

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    託

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    訟

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    誌

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Learn the Kanji 謎

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What does 謎 mean?

謎 means 'Riddle'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.