[For Seniors] Challenging but Exciting! Kanji Quiz

Kanji that are easy to misread quiz

[20-question quiz on commonly misread kanji] Fun! Introducing kanji many people get wrong [for adults and seniors]

We use them all the time, but we might actually be reading them wrong! Here are some ideas for a quiz on kanji that are easy to misread.

There are countless idioms used in everyday life, right? It might be a quiz full of new discoveries like “Oh, I memorized that wrong!” or “I didn’t know that!” Be sure to try this quiz on commonly misread kanji! For example, a word like “肉汁” appears and you’re asked, “How do you read this kanji?” There are 20 such questions.

Each has a 10-second time limit, so just answer as you normally would.

Kanji quiz with the fish radical

[Obscure Fish Kanji] A tough quiz on fish-related kanji! 25 in a row!

Here are some ideas for a tricky quiz on kanji with the “fish” radical.

The exact count varies depending on the dictionary and what you include, but it seems there are actually more than 200 such characters.

We might think we know the kanji for fish that commonly appear on the dining table, but if you don’t fish or work with fish, many of them can be quite difficult.

For example, there’s a quiz with 25 questions where a fish-radical kanji is shown and you’re asked, “How do you read this kanji?” The questions get more difficult in the latter half, but it really piques your curiosity.

A quiz of hard-to-read kanji related to autumn

[Hard-to-Read Kanji Quiz About Autumn] 20 Questions! Flowers, Fish, Food, and Creatures [For Seniors]

This is a quiz where you write autumn-themed difficult kanji on a whiteboard and guess how they’re read.

By choosing kanji that evoke the season, the activity feels familiar and engaging.

Offering hints or setting a time limit can raise focus and a pleasant sense of tension, making it lively as a recreational activity for older adults.

In addition to a solo, contemplative style, a team format—where participants share ideas as they go—is also recommended.

Beyond reading the kanji, the activity can lead to discussions about the related plants or foods, making it an intellectually stimulating game that fosters interaction and knowledge sharing.

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watermelon

Have you ever seen the kanji “西瓜”? The features of the watermelon are its large, round shape and bright red flesh.

The flesh is sweet and juicy, and it’s loved as a symbol of summer.

The correct name for this food is “suika”! Watermelon is rich in potassium, which helps reduce swelling and prevent high blood pressure.

The seeds are small but plentiful, so be careful not to swallow them and start choking!

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Kanji quiz with characters many people misread

What is the reading of the commonly misread kanji '五十歩百歩'? A kanji quiz with 15 tricky questions on frequently misread characters!

Easily misread words! Here are some ideas for a kanji quiz featuring characters that many people read incorrectly.

Even words you use every day might actually be ones you’ve been misreading.

In recent years, there have even been cases where incorrect usage spread and became socially accepted.

This time, let’s try a kanji quiz that many people get wrong.

For example, a word like “呑気” is shown, and you’re asked, “How do you read this kanji?” There are 15 such questions.

Each has a 10-second time limit, so if you want to think more carefully, try pausing the video as you go.

Kanji hunt: Let’s find the character ‘士’

Kanji search game: 士 and 土. Word search, spot-the-difference, mini games, brain and eye exercises. Find the Japanese kanji.

Let’s find four instances of the character 士 among regularly arranged 土 characters.

Checking each character one by one helps train concentration, but it’s also important to take a bird’s-eye view of the whole.

As the title suggests, this is an exercise for your eyes and brain, so shake off fixed ideas and keep a flexible mindset.

There are many ways to enjoy it: do it individually or compete in teams to see who can find them the fastest.

It’s also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities, so give it a try!

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Single-Overlaid Kanji Association Quiz

Single-Character Overlaid Kanji Association Quiz! Who will claim the glory...? [No way!]

Let me introduce the “Overlapping Kanji Single-Character Association Quiz,” which features a two-step challenge: writing multiple kanji stacked in one spot, then guessing what the combined kanji makes you think of.

First, you have to decipher the kanji gathered in one place—but it won’t be straightforward.

Don’t rush; tackle them one by one.

Once you figure out the overlapping kanji, derive an answer such as something associated with that character—an object, a person’s name, or a place name.

Since it’s quite difficult, it’s a good idea to start with problems that overlap just two kanji.

Be sure to savor the sense of accomplishment when you get it right!

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