Fun Brain Teasers for Kids and Adults Alike!
The clever wordplay known as “tonchi,” familiar from the anime Ikkyu-san.
Ikkyu solves problems that look like riddles one after another with quick wit, doesn’t he?
Originally, “tonchi” refers to the ability to use your smarts on the spot to suit the situation.
We’re going to present tonchi quizzes that you solve using that same kind of wit, just like Ikkyu!
The answers are all ones that will make you say, “I see!” without thinking.
They’re easy to enjoy like riddles, so please have fun with them together—from kids to adults!
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Fun Brain Teasers (31–40) That Kids and Adults Can Enjoy!
What is something you can move easily but can never lift?
https://www.tiktok.com/@igosso.youtube/video/7494567204071984385When you hear that something is easy to move, you probably imagine something small or light that’s easy to carry.
But in this riddle, it says it’s something you absolutely can’t lift.
What could it be? First, think of something you can move yourself.
It’s something everyone has, and even if you go outside with nothing but the clothes on your back, it naturally follows you.
Among those, think of something you can’t lift.
The answer is “your shadow”! You can easily make it move by moving yourself, but you can’t hold it in your hand, so you can never lift it.
Riddle Trick Quiz
Trick questions are hard to solve precisely because you can’t answer them with just knowledge or common sense.
But that’s what makes them a fun brain workout and great for getting everyone excited! So this time, we’re introducing some “trick riddle quizzes.” Some of these are a bit mean-spirited, with answers that make you go, “Wait, that counts?” so be careful.
Even if you’re sure you’ve found the right answer, try looking at it from another angle.
The answer you’re certain can’t be right might actually be the correct one.
Trick Quiz Challenge
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Let’s take on trick-question challenges with a flexible mindset.
In everyday life, are there things you take for granted? By trying these quizzes, you’ll develop the ability to see things from different angles.
Read each problem carefully and think based on the words and content presented.
When creating problems, making them easy for others to visualize may make them even more misleading in a fun way.
Let’s analyze patterns in language and thinking to come up with interesting quizzes.
10-times quiz game
In the 10-times quiz game, where you say a specific word 10 times and then answer the quiz correctly, the key is the tempo when giving the correct answer.
Let’s listen for the answer without leaving any gaps.
For the quiz questions, ask prompts that easily trigger associations.
It also sounds fun to decide on a set number of questions and compete in groups to see how many you can get right.
Since many of the questions require thinking, it’s sure to get everyone excited.
If you’re answering, stay focused and be careful not to get tripped up—good luck!
Witty riddles
The word tonchi, which we usually use to mean clever wit or a witty retort, is said by one theory to come from the onomatopoeic sound tonchinkan, the clang made when a swordsmith hammers a blade.
But there are various theories, and nothing is certain.
“Tonchi” is a curious word, isn’t it? Riddles that play on tonchi are a fun way to pass the time, too.
For example, here’s a question: “What do you buy in order to keep?” The hint is that the question is written in hiragana.
The answer is a pet—because in Japanese it’s ‘kau tame ni kau’ (buy in order to keep/raise).
The trick to getting the right answer is to look at words from different angles!
Fun brain teasers (41–50) that both kids and adults can enjoy!
Trick Quizzes So Interesting You Won’t Be Able to Sleep
Let’s reach the answers without falling for the trick questions! I’m going to share ideas for trick quizzes so fun they’ll keep you up at night.
Do you know what a trick quiz is? A trick quiz uses clever questions that involve wordplay or defy common sense to “trick” participants.
For example: “What is something you can get for free twice in your life, but from the third time on you have to buy yourself?” Give it a try!
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).