N31065/1669
謎
nounnoun (generic)noun taking the genitive case particle のadjective (generic)
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Meanings
- riddle, puzzle, enigma, mystery
- enigmatic, mysterious
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Example sentences
この謎を解くことができますか。
Can you solve this riddle?
彼女の行動は謎だった。
Her behavior was a mystery.
その事件には謎の部分が多く残っている。
Many mysterious aspects of that incident remain unsolved.
子供たちは謎かけを楽しんでいた。
The children were enjoying riddles.
科学者たちは宇宙の謎を解明しようと研究を続けている。
Scientists continue their research in an attempt to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
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