数独
See also: 數獨
Chinese edit
For pronunciation and definitions of 数独 – see 數獨 (“sudoku”). (This term is the simplified form of 數獨). |
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Kanji in this term | |
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数 | 独 |
すう Grade: 2 |
どく Grade: 5 |
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數獨 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology edit
Shortening of 数字は独身に限る (sūji wa dokushin ni kagiru, “numbers are restricted to being alone”).
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Usage notes edit
- 数独 is a trademark held by Nikoli Co., Ltd., the inventors of the sudoku puzzle, so alternative names might be encountered, like ナンバープレース (nanbāpurēsu, literally “number place”).
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See also edit
- カックロ (kakkuro)