[For Preschoolers] Thinking Is Fun! Riddle Special

wakame (edible seaweed)

Let’s think about the ingredients found in miso soup. Among those ingredients, look for something whose name contains the characters ‘kame’ (turtle). ‘Wakame’ contains ‘kame,’ so the turtle swimming in the miso soup is ‘wakame.’ The expression ‘swimming’ adds a humorous and amusing touch.

bee

Let’s focus on the order of the numbers. When you count “7-8-9,” the number “8” comes between 7 and 9, right? The number 8 is read as “hachi.” Now, let’s convert “hachi” not as a number but into the name of an insect. It then perfectly fits the condition of “a flying insect.” Therefore, the answer is “hachi.”

pancake

Let's focus on the phrase “ほっとするおいしいケーキ.” It’s easier to understand if you split it into “ホットする” and “ケーキ.” By combining the word “ホット” (hot) and the word “ケーキ” (cake), you get the name “ホットケーキ” (hotcake/pancake). Therefore, the answer is “ホットケーキ.”

stomach

Your belly swells when you eat, and when you’re hungry you can hear it growling, right? The belly button in the middle of your stomach is the central part of your belly. Let’s eat nutritious foods and keep our bellies healthy.

rainbow

Rainbows are often seen in the sky after the rain stops or around fountains. A rainbow is made up of seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. It is said that a rainbow appears when sunlight and raindrops combine. A rainbow is a very beautiful phenomenon created by nature.

Cloudy

The weather is getting worse and worse—the Forest of Clouds is cloudy. If you’re unsure, carefully reading the question or chatting about the weather might give you a hint. On cloudy days, the sun hides and the sky looks grayish, right? It’s also a good idea to talk about what the weather is like today after the quiz.

donut

Doughnuts are sweets made with flour, and they have a hole in the middle. There are various theories about why there’s a hole, such as making them easier to eat with one hand when you hold them, or helping the heat cook them more evenly when frying.