For elementary school kids! Fun riddles recommended for the middle grades

Ten Times Quiz

Ask someone to say “pizza” ten times, then casually point to your elbow and ask, “What’s this?” They’ll answer “knee,” and that’s the classic ‘say it ten times’ quiz.

If you’re Japanese, you probably already know this one, but with new twists it’s still easy to get tripped up.

For example, have them say “dondon” ten times, then ask, “What’s the capital of France?” and they’ll say “London”—but the correct answer is Paris.

Or have them say “chandelier” ten times, then ask, “Who ate the apple?” and they’ll say “Cinderella,” when the answer is Snow White.

These ten-times quizzes really liven up break time!

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I really enjoy quiz shows and often watch them on TV.

How about you? I’m always impressed by the knowledge and quick thinking of Ujihara from Rozan and Takuji Izawa.

But the one I think is the most amazing is Kazlaser.

He’s so funny and yet so quick-witted… I wonder if a comedian’s brain and quiz skills are connected somehow.

If it’s Kazu, he could probably breeze through even slightly tricky trick questions.

The classic trick question for elementary school kids, both then and now, is probably: “What kind of pan can’t you eat, even though it’s called ‘pan’?” Everyone, try quizzing each other with your best trick questions and enjoy your lunch break!

Riddles: Advanced Level

Riddle Advanced Level

The words “nazo-nazo” (riddles) and “quiz” are used with similar meanings.

I tend to think of quizzes as knowledge questions like “Who founded the Tokugawa shogunate?” and riddles as insight-based ones like “What’s something you can’t cut no matter how much you cut it?” How do you draw the line between them? When it comes to insight-based riddles—especially at an advanced level—the difficulty can be sky-high.

If you’re confident in your riddle-solving skills, give it a try! People who love books or newspapers and are strong with print might have an advantage… or maybe not—that’s what makes it fun!

A trick quiz that’s perfect for people who want to get irritated

[Trick Quiz] Perfect for those who want to get a little irritated! Be sure to check it out! 18 questions in total.

I don’t know when this phrase started becoming popular, but more and more people have begun saying the slightly excuse-like, “Ah, so that’s what you meant.” Well, their frustrated reaction is amusing, so it doesn’t really bother me, but where did the phrase originally come from? If you know, please tell me! There are people who ask trick questions designed to annoy you—questions that make you want to say, “Ah, so that’s what you meant.” Maybe that kind of back-and-forth—like the classic “If you say this, I’ll say that”—can be fun if it’s between people who are really close.

The key to enjoying it is not to get worked up!

Ultra-difficult trick quiz

[Super Hard] Let's think together! Take on a series of tricky, mind-bending quizzes!

Are you bad at trick questions? I couldn’t even get the classic one—“Which is heavier, 1 kg of iron or 1 kg of cotton?”—I just kept groaning and never reached the right answer.

I’m the type who overthinks and self-destructs, assuming there must be some hidden twist just because it’s presented as a question.

I can’t handle normal trick questions, so if they’re labeled “super hard,” then… As for those tougher trick questions, the rising YouTuber Chonmage Kozou—who suddenly appeared with the greeting “Hikiniku desu!”—is enjoying them too.

Elementary schoolers who don’t have much time, give them a try!

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.”

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What gets hotter as it gets colder?

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This puzzle is tricky because there are many possible answers.

Things that get hotter as it gets colder… You might be thinking of hand warmers or clothing, but the correct answer is something else.

First, try picturing a winter scene.

List a few things you associate with it, and think about “getting hot” as the keyword.

Also pay close attention to the fact that it’s written in hiragana! The answer is something everyone knows, and you’re likely to see it at least once in summer.

Here’s a hint: it’s something that melts in heat.

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If you didn’t get caught, you’re a genius.

If you don’t get tricked by this trick riddle, you’re a genius.

Let me introduce a “Gotcha-Free Genius Quiz” that also serves as brain training for kids.

The questions are simple, but the answers are a bit twisty.

Try to think about what kind of quiz it is while you work out the answers.

You might find that answering by intuition helps you come up with the answers more quickly.

The more you try not to get tripped up, the more you might fall for the traps, right? Stay relaxed and answer with your intuition.

Make it a fun quiz game that trains your brain!

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What bug is in the center of the world?

What insect is in the middle of the world? You might be tempted to wonder, “Where is the center of the world?” but this is a riddle you can solve with a flash of insight—no geography knowledge needed.

The key point is that “sekai” (world) is intentionally written in hiragana as せかい.

It could have been written in kanji, which makes this suspicious.

By the way, the correct answer is “a mosquito” (ka).

It’s that blood-sucking pest we all hate in summer.

Why? Because the middle letter of せかい (se-kai) is か (ka)!

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What part of speech is “strawberry”?

If you’re asked what language “strawberry” is, you’d naturally say English.

But this is a trick question! The answer isn’t English.

So what is it? To solve it, you need to realize it’s a trick and notice that the “go” in “nani go” (“what language”) is written in hiragana, not the kanji for “language.” And what does “strawberry” actually refer to in the first place? Once you see that, you’ll reach the answer! It’s a question that tends to be swayed by your knowledge, but a child might answer it in an instant.

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