パズル
Meanings
1
Refers to jigsaw puzzles, logic puzzles, brain teasers, and similar games or problems.
We finished the puzzle as a family over the weekend.
This puzzle is too difficult; I still haven't solved it.
Usage patterns
- パズルを解くto solve a puzzle
He spent an hour solving a difficult puzzle.
- パズルを組み立てるto assemble a (jigsaw) puzzle
The kids were assembling a puzzle on the floor.
- パズルに挑戦するto take on/attempt a puzzle
I want to try tackling a new puzzle.