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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and lost. Riddle of lost words.
Symbolism
Riddle, puzzle, mystery. Represents mystery.
Component Breakdown
謎=
言迷
speech + 迷
Anime & Manga
謎の彼女X
Mysterious Girlfriend X
A well-known work with 謎 in its Japanese title.
謎の彼女Ｘ
Mysterious Girlfriend X
A well-known work with 謎 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
謎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means riddle, puzzle, enigma, hint, tip. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.