Meaning

Primary

Small Bell

Alternative

Bell

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The meaning for this word comes from the kanji. It's a small bell!

Reading

すず
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Someone is ringing a small bell, over and over. It's Ichiro Suzuki (すず) being obnoxious, ringing that small bell. I think he's trying to get practice started.

Context

Context Sentences

退職をきっかけに、鈴作りを始めました。

I took advantage of my retirement by starting to make small bells.

Kanji Composition