当あて物もの

noun

riddle; guessing game

A game or puzzle where you guess something, often with a prize. Can refer to the riddle itself or the activity.

• 宴えん会かいで当あて物ものをして盛もり上あがった。

  We had fun playing a guessing game at the party.

• この当あて物ものは難むずかしいな。

  This riddle is tough.

noun

prize; lottery

A prize won in a guessing game or lottery. Often used in the context of a contest where you guess to win something.

• 当あて物ものが当あたって嬉うれしい。

  I'm happy I won the prize.

• この店みせでは毎まい週しゅう当あて物ものを用よう意いしている。

  This shop prepares a prize every week.

noun

padding; wad; covering

Material used to pad or cover something, like a cushion or protective layer. Less common than the guessing-related senses.

• 箱はこの中なかに当あて物ものを詰つめて割われないようにした。

  I stuffed padding into the box to prevent breakage.