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On'yomi
メイ・ベイ
MEI / BEI
Kun'yomi
なぞ
nazo

riddle · puzzle · enigma · hint · tip

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#2021
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

speech + 迷

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and lost. Riddle of lost words.

Symbolism

Riddle, puzzle, mystery. Represents mystery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 謎 mean in Japanese?

謎 means riddle, puzzle, enigma, hint, tip.

How do you read 謎?

On'yomi: メイ、ベイ (MEI, BEI). Kun'yomi: なぞ (nazo).

How many strokes does 謎 have?

謎 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 謎 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 謎 (riddle, puzzle, enigma, hint, tip) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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