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How do you say "puzzle" in Japanese?
パズル
pazuru
In Japanese, "puzzle" is パズル (pazuru).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce pa-ZU-ru, three syllables with a buzzing zu sound in the middle and a soft rolled final ru.
Writing and usage
パズル is written using katakana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
彼女はジグソーパズルを完成させた。
kanojo ha jigusoopazuru wo kanseisa seta.
She finished the jigsaw puzzle.
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How to remember パズル
Pazuru has a buzzing 'zu' right in the middle, like the satisfying snap of two puzzle pieces locking together.
Related words
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- gymnastics 体操 taisou
- skating スケート sukeeto
- surfing サーフィン saafin
- diving ダイビング daibingu
- sailing セーリング seeringu
- chess チェス chesu
- painting 絵画 kaiga
- sculpture 彫刻 choukoku
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Questions about パズル
How do you pronounce パズル?
Pronounce pa-ZU-ru, three syllables with a buzzing zu sound in the middle and a soft rolled final ru.
Is パズル formal or casual?
パズル is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is パズル written in Japanese?
パズル is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as pazuru.
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