Funny quizzes and riddles that get everyone excited in high school
On your way to school, between study sessions, or during breaks—there are times when you have just a little time to kill, right?
In this article, we’ve collected fun quizzes and riddles you can use to pass the time.
Calling them “riddles” might sound a bit childish…
but some of them are actually tough even for adults.
You can tackle them on your own, or think up answers and quiz each other with friends—perfect for killing time!
Fun quizzes and riddles that liven up high school (1–10)
Abbreviation Quiz
The word keitai is a curious one—often it means “cell phone” even though there’s nothing about denwa (phone) in the word itself.
The same goes for kōsoku: there’s no “road” in it, yet it’s sometimes used to mean an expressway (kōsokudōro).
Abbreviations used by young people, and shortened terms that slip into everyday life without us noticing, can be fun to trace back to their originals! So why not enjoy an abbreviation quiz? For example: What is “bōrupen” short for? The answer is “ballpoint pen.” Abbreviations that you feel like you know but don’t actually know are perfect quiz material! Try playing with your friends during your commute or in your free moments.
JK Slang Quiz
It’s exciting to see the Buzzword of the Year announced annually, isn’t it? Thinking back, doesn’t it feel like there used to be more new and trending words that highlighted political terms and social phenomena? These days, it’s no longer unusual to see comedians’ catchphrases, internet slang, and even JK terms among the nominees.
Let’s check how many you know with a JK trending-words quiz to measure your youthfulness.
JK is an abbreviation for “joshi kousei” (high school girls), so guys might find it surprisingly tough.
Have fun with it casually before morning assembly or after school!
Prefecture Quiz
This is a prefecture quiz where you guess the answer based on three hints.
Unless you’re quite familiar with local specialties and events in the region, it might be hard to get the right answer at first.
That said, it’s educational and makes for a fun quiz video that’s perfect for high school students.
Kanji quiz with the fish radical
At sushi restaurants, you often receive a teacup covered with many fish-radical kanji as a giveaway.
Just looking at them is fun, isn’t it? How many fish-radical kanji do you know? Let’s all learn fish-radical kanji together as part of our university entrance exam prep! The trick is to link them to meanings—for example, sharks are combative so “shark” is 鮫, and katsuobushi is hard, so “skipjack tuna” is 鰹.
Once you’ve memorized a set, quiz each other with your friends in a game format.
Manga Synopsis Quiz
These days, manga that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of gender—like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Jujutsu Kaisen—are hugely popular.
I think many people have gotten into manga and anime from there and are reading lots of series.
For students who love manga and anime, a recommended quiz is the Manga Synopsis Quiz.
In this quiz, a synopsis of a manga is read aloud, and whoever figures out which manga it is answers in a fast-response format.
When explaining the synopsis, avoid proper nouns and words related to the title that would make the answer too obvious.
This quiz could be a great way to learn about each other’s favorite manga and anime and maybe become even better friends.
TikTok Intro Quiz
These days, it’s no longer unusual for hit songs to have “blown up on TikTok,” and the app has become more than just a platform—it’s an essential tool for young people.
One of TikTok’s strengths is that you can discover not only cutting-edge hits like Ayase’s “Yoru Naderu Menou” and Chanmina’s “Bijin,” but also nostalgic classics that were huge a while back, like Girls’ Generation’s “Gee.” So why not mix old and new hits and have fun with a TikTok intro quiz? If you look on video sites, you can even find videos that compile songs in an intro-quiz format.
Make the most of your 10-minute break and get everyone hyped!
Kenshi Yonezu Intro Quiz
People who love music often talk with friends about their favorite artists and songs.
When you realize you like the same artist, the conversation gets even more exciting.
A perfect quiz for moments like that is an intro quiz narrowed down to a single artist.
For example, if you like Kenshi Yonezu, you could do an intro quiz using only his songs.
If you call yourself a fan, aim for a perfect score—listen to your favorite artist’s tracks as much as you can!