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鈴
On'yomi
レイ・リン
REI / RIN
Kun'yomi
すず
suzu
small bell · buzzer
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'metal' (金) with 'clear' (令), representing metal bells that produce clear sounds.
Symbolism
Symbolizes bell sounds, purity, and sacred rituals. Shrine bells are sacred tools calling gods and dispelling evil.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Component Breakdown
鈴=
金令
metal + 令
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鈴
風鈴ふうりんwind bell
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 鈴
Suzuki Harunobu was a Japanese designer of woodblock print art in the ukiyo-e style.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 鈴 mean in Japanese?
鈴 means small bell, buzzer.
How do you read 鈴?
On'yomi: レイ、リン (REI, RIN). Kun'yomi: すず (suzu).
How many strokes does 鈴 have?
鈴 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鈴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鈴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means small bell, buzzer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.