Sudoku
/suːˈdoʊkuː/noun
A logic-based number-placement puzzle.
Did you know?The term 'Sudoku' translates to 'single number', reflecting its roots in mathematical logic and the quest for order in chaos.
Etymological Timeline
Japanese
Japanese
数字パズル
“Number puzzle.”
19th Century
French
Soudoku
“A term used for number arrangements.”
1984
Japanese
数独
“The modern version of the puzzle was popularized in Japan.”
2005
English
Sudoku
“Adopted into English as a popular puzzle format.”