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Meanings
1
something that needs careful thought; something questionable
Used when a matter requires careful consideration or when its appropriateness is in doubt. Often appears in phrases like 考え物だ.
That plan really needs careful thought.
Accepting it too easily is questionable.
2
Less common; refers to a brain-teaser or conundrum. Often replaced by パズル or なぞなぞ in modern speech.
This puzzle is quite hard to solve.