[Riddle Quiz for Seniors] Brain Training Perfect for Mental Exercise
What kind of image do you have of brain-teaser quizzes? Many people probably think they seem difficult.
Brain-teaser quizzes often include questions that you can’t answer without getting your brain working at full speed, which makes them great for older adults.
Thinking activates the brain and is essential for mental and physical health.
The ones we’re introducing this time are brain teasers for seniors, so they’re easy to try.
Feel free to give plenty of hints to make them easier to answer, and use them as a way to encourage lots of communication with older adults.
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[Riddle Quiz for Seniors] The perfect brain training for mental exercise (1–10)
What kind of personality does a person who carries a heavy spear have?
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considerate
Since it’s a play on words between “compassion” (omoiyari) and “heavy spear” (omoi yari), the answer is a person with a compassionate personality. People holding a heavy spear somehow give off a strong impression, don’t they?
What seafood has an unknown price?
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How much
When you don’t know the price, everyone asks, “How much?” That’s why “ikura” is the answer. With so many foods that come from the sea, it’s only natural to wonder what it could be, right?
What is that fluffy white stuff even though it’s raining?
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cotton candy
It's not rain; I'm talking about cotton candy. The cotton candy sold at night stalls is white and fluffy, right? Its charm is that mysterious texture that melts smoothly in your mouth when you eat it. These days, there are lots of cute varieties, like rainbow-colored ones.
[Brain Teasers for Seniors] Perfect Mental Exercises for a Workout of the Mind (11–20)
If you were to assign a number to the lion at the zoo, what number would it be?
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Number 17
If you reverse NO17, it becomes LION. From that, the answer is number 17. The lion is called the king of beasts, and true to its name, it is indeed valiant.
There’s an ice cream factory that isn’t finished yet! What flavor do you think it will be?
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Since it’s unfinished, it will be mandarin orange flavored. Mandarins are a specialty of Wakayama, right? I’d really like to try mandarin-flavored ice cream.
What kind of clothing makes you happy?
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Happi
The name “happi you can wear at festivals” sounds like it could bring happiness, doesn’t it? When I see a happi emblazoned with the big character for “matsuri” (festival), it makes me feel like the festival has begun.
What kind of food would be written as 3.14 on a menu?
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pie
3.14 is the symbol that represents the circle ratio. Therefore, the correct answer is pi! The circle ratio is represented by the symbol π. Pie is a dessert known for its round shape and crispy crust.