Illustrated Japanese Yen scene — AI-generated artwork behind this currency's word search puzzle
Japanese Yen, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its subunit, its metals, and the figures on its notes and coins sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: ALUMINUM, BRASS, COPPER, ZINC, NICKEL, BRONZE, NOGUCHI, FUKUZAWA, HIGUCHI, SHIMEI, FUJI, SAKURA.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Japanese Yen word list, defined
ALUMINUM/ˌæljʊˈmɪnɪəm/ · noun
A silvery-white, soft, nonmagnetic, ductile metal, highly conductive and having a low density. Related: magnesium, zinc, copper, titanium.
BRASS/bræs/ · noun, verb
A yellowish-brown alloy of copper and zinc, often used in musical instruments and other objects. To cover or plate with a thin layer of brass. Related: copper, bronze, gold, silver.
COPPER/kʌpər/ · noun
A chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29, a reddish-orange highly ductile metal, and a good conductor of electricity. Related: brass, bronze, cobre, coppier.
ZINC/ziːn/ · noun
A chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30, used as a protective coating for iron and steel, and as an ingredient in some foods and cosmetics. Related: copper, tin, cadmium, brass.
NICKEL/ˈnɪkəl/ · noun
A chemical element with the symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous, ductile, and ferromagnetic metal. Related: copper, silver, metal, element.
BRONZE/brɒnz/ · noun, verb
A hard, yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin, used for making statues, coins, and other objects. To coat or cover something with a thin layer of bronze. Related: copper, brass, gold, silver.
FUJI/ˈfuːdʒi/ · noun
A type of Japanese mountain or a Japanese surname. Mount Fuji is a famous mountain and a cultural icon of Japan. Related: mountain, volcano, peak.