VocabJLPT N3
riddle
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. riddle
  2. 2. puzzle
  3. 3. enigmatic
A mystery, puzzle, or riddle that is difficult to understand or explain. It can refer to an unsolved problem, a mysterious person, or a fun word puzzle.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Still, it's such a mystery why he never gets angry.

Sentence 2

The subject line of that email was so short, it was just confusing.

Sentence 3

"Wait, that's the answer?" "Yeah, but now there's a new mystery."

Sentence 4

It turned out his explanation had been full of mysteries from the start.

Sentence 5

I thought I'd figure it out eventually, but it's still a mystery.