[For Seniors] Kanji Decomposition Quiz: Assemble the scattered characters

will

In this problem, you combine five kanji—“心,” “心,” “立,” “士,” and “日”—to form a word. The answer is “意志” (will). Combining “心” + “心” forms “意,” and combining “立,” “士,” and “日” forms “志.” Putting these together gives the word “意志.” 意志 (ishi) refers to one’s will, intention, determination, or strong resolve.

pupil

In this puzzle, you combine four kanji—「日」, 「一」, 「立」, and 「里」—to form a word. The answer is 「瞳」 (hitomi). Combining 「日」 and 「一」 creates the part that forms 「目」 (eye). Combining 「立」 and 「里」 creates the component that represents 「瞳」. 「瞳」 refers to the black part inside the eye, that is, the pupil.

box

In this puzzle, you combine four kanji—“竹” (bamboo), “木” (wood), “日” (sun/day), and “一” (one)—to form a word. The answer is “箱” (box). Combining “竹” and “木” yields the component that corresponds to “筐,” and combining “日” and “一” completes the remaining part of “箱.” “箱” refers to a container or box used for holding things.

fairy tale

In this puzzle, you combine four kanji—舌 (tongue), 里 (village), 立 (stand), and 言 (speech)—to form a word. The answer is 童話 (fairy tale). Combining 舌 and 里 makes 童, and combining 立 and 言 makes 話. Putting these together forms 童話, which refers to stories written for children.

tuna

In this puzzle, you create a word by combining four kanji: 魚 (fish), 一 (one), ノ (no), and 月 (moon). The answer is 鮪. Combining 魚 and 一 forms the left “fish” radical of 鮪, and combining ノ and 月 completes the remaining part. 鮪 refers to tuna.

condensation

In this puzzle, you combine four kanji—“吉,” “雨,” “系,” and “路”—to form a word. The answer is “結露” (ketsuro, condensation). Combining “系” and “吉” gives “結,” and combining “雨” and “路” gives “露.” Together, they make the word “結露.” Condensation refers to the phenomenon where moisture in the air attaches to a cold surface and turns into water.