Fun riddles that kids will love
This is a collection of ideas featuring riddles that kids are sure to love.
Riddles are simple, but they can be educational for children and a good brain workout for adults—surprisingly fun for everyone.
They require no prep or time, so feel free to enjoy them casually.
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Fun riddles that kids will love (21–30)
What is something that won’t break no matter how much you try to break it?
Have you ever had the experience of dropping something and breaking it? As the saying goes, “Anything with form will eventually break,” and glass or pottery will most likely shatter if you drop it.
But there are things in this world that don’t break even when you split them! In fact, they aren’t objects.
If you’re an elementary school student, isn’t there something you split during class? With that hint, you’ve probably figured it out.
The answer is “division.”
What is a ball that’s square, even though it’s still a ball?
Speaking of balls, they’re one of the tools used in ball sports, right? When you picture a ball, most of you probably imagine a round sphere.
However, since the question in this quiz says “square,” we need to look for a square ball.
Let’s forget about balls used in sports for a moment and think of something square that includes the word “ball” (booru) in Japanese.
If you’re an elementary school student, you’ve probably seen it at home or used it for crafts.
The correct answer is “danbooru” (cardboard).
Fun riddles that kids will love (31–40)
What kind of neck comes out of a mouth?
A neck coming out of your mouth…
It sounds a bit scary if you imagine it, but don’t worry—it’s just a riddle, not a scary story.
With that in mind, let’s solve it! The key to this puzzle is to convert the keyword “首” (kubi, neck) into hiragana and think of it that way.
Then, associate things that include “kubi” which come out of the mouth.
Everyone has put this out of their mouth at least once.
It’s an easy answer, so if you get the hint, you’ll solve it right away.
The answer is “akubi” (a yawn)!
What gets smaller the bigger it gets?
The bigger it gets, the smaller it becomes… What does that even mean? you might wonder.
“Getting bigger” and “getting smaller” are opposites, and something that gets bigger doesn’t become smaller.
What we need to consider when solving this riddle is how to interpret “bigger.” In this puzzle, “bigger” means “growing.” When you grow, isn’t there something that becomes smaller? You probably experience it often when the seasons change.
The answer is clothes! As your body grows and gets bigger, the clothes you wore last year become too small and no longer fit.
What kind of shell becomes scary when even 10 small ones gather together?
It’s a riddle that calls to mind Swimmy, the story where many small fish band together to drive away a big fish.
A shellfish that becomes scary when even ten of them gather… What do you imagine? This riddle doesn’t require much knowledge; it tests your flashes of insight, imagination, and point of view.
First, read the question carefully.
Then, rewrite the key words “shellfish” (kai) and “ten” (juu) into hiragana.
When you line them up, the name of a frightening creature should appear.
The answer is “kaijuu” (monster).
What kind of shellfish is a shellfish that’s taking a bath?
Speaking of shellfish, many of you have probably eaten clams, turban shells, or abalone at least once.
Some of you may have gone clam digging, caught and eaten shells yourselves, or searched the beach for shells to use as craft materials.
Here’s a riddle about shellfish.
We usually think shells live in the sea, but apparently they’re in the bath, too.
However, since this is a riddle, thinking about the biology or types of shellfish won’t help.
Start by taking “kai” as the keyword and associating it with things or words related to baths.
The answer is attakai (warm)!
An elevator that can hold ten people broke and fell. Yet no one was injured. Why is that?
See the answer
Because no one was riding (it)/Because nobody was on it.
If an elevator breaks and falls down, normally you’d expect serious injuries, but the key point here is that no one was inside at the time. It says it’s for ten people, but it doesn’t say anyone was riding it. In other words, no one was in the elevator, so no one was injured.
