謎 — 16 strokes ／ Radical「言」
道2High school graduate / general ／ 16 strokes ／ Radical「言」
- On
- メイ・ベイ
- Kun
- なぞ
- Meaning
- riddle; mystery
Origin
Words plus going astray: something worded so as to lead you astray — a riddle.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| なぞ | 謎 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 謎解きなぞとき
solving a riddle
- 謎なぞ
riddle; mystery
Example
事件はまだ謎に包まれている。
The case is still wrapped in mystery.
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