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Suzuki 鈴木 – Japanese surname
Suzuki (鈴木) is read すずき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 鈴木, the characters mean: small bell + tree. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Suzuki
Suzuki (鈴木) means "bell" plus "tree". It is one of the two most common surnames in Japan and is often linked to the Kumano region.
How to write Suzuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鈴木 | すずき | small bell + tree | 17 |
| 進来 | すずき | advance + come | 18 |
| 高木 | すずき | tall + tree | 14 |
| 進木 | すずき | advance + tree | 15 |
| 周木 | すずき | circumference + tree | 12 |
| 鈴来 | すずき | small bell + come | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Suzuki
Suzuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すずき |
| Katakana | スズキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 鈴木 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Suzuki (Japanese order: 鈴木歩美, すずき あゆみ)
- Yurina Suzuki (Japanese order: 鈴木百合奈, すずき ゆりな)
- Yuki Suzuki (Japanese order: 鈴木結城, すずき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Suzuki
Break it into 3 parts: su · zu · ki. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written すずき.
Questions about Suzuki
What does Suzuki mean in Japanese?
Suzuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 鈴木, combines these meanings: small bell + tree. Other spellings include 進来 (advance + come), 高木 (tall + tree), 進木 (advance + tree).
How do you write Suzuki in kanji?
The most common way is 鈴木 (すずき). It can also be written 進来, 高木, 進木, 周木, 鈴来.
How do you write Suzuki in katakana?
Suzuki is スズキ in katakana and すずき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Suzuki?
Suzuki is read すずき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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