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Kanji 1921

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Synopsis

From small, jingly bells to resonant singing bowls, from “cooling” wind chimes to enormous bells at shrines, 鈴 can be heard throughout Japan. But this kanji is most important for its role in the name Suzuki. Read profiles of six famous Suzukis. Also learn about the unexpected influence of 鈴 on the names “Isuzu” and “Misuzu.” And find out what it means figuratively to bell a cat. 

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Kanji PDF
Cover of essay 1921 on 鈴, titled "Jingle Bells"
Mini Profile
JOYO ON-YOMI
レイ, リン
JOYO KUN-YOMI
すず
STROKES13
RADICAL金 (167: metal)
JLPTN1
HALPERN1125/1526
HENSHALL1921/2106
SPAHN8a5.11