Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Mystery, enigma, puzzle

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person standing in front of a mysterious door with a symbol on it. They are intrigued by the enigma behind the door and set out to solve the puzzle, using all their mental capabilities to unravel the mystery.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '謎' is an advanced character that may appear in the N2 or higher levels of the JLPT. It is important to understand its reading, meaning, and usage in order to correctly comprehend and answer questions related to this kanji.

Example Sentences

• 彼の死の真相は今も謎のままです。

  The truth of his death is still a mystery.

  かれのしのしんそうはいまもなぞのままです。

  kare no shi no shinsou wa ima mo nazo no mama desu.

  Pronunciation

• 謎を解くためには情報を集める必要があります。

  To solve a mystery, it is necessary to gather information.

  なぞをとくためにはじょうほうをあつめるひつようがあります。

  nazo o toku tame niwa jouhou o atsumeru hitsuyou ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

• この小説は謎解きが主題です。

  This novel focuses on solving mysteries.

  このしょうせつはなぞときがしゅだいです。

  kono shousetsu wa nazo toki ga shudai desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• '謎' is a high-level kanji that may appear in the N2 or upper levels of the JLPT.
• Remember the kanji's reading 'なぞ' and its meaning 'mystery' for comprehension and vocabulary sections of the exam.
• Learn and understand vocabulary words that contain '謎' to further solidify its usage.
• Pay attention to context when encountering '謎' in reading passages, as it can have various interpretations based on the situation.

Usage in Japanese Names

• '謎' is not commonly used in personal names.