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Suzuki

sy-ZY-kee

Suzuki (name) means a common Japanese surname. Example: “Mr. Suzuki has run the noodle shop for thirty years.”

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A common Japanese surname.
"Mr. Suzuki has run the noodle shop for thirty years."
2
A major Japanese manufacturer of cars and motorcycles.
"She rides an old Suzuki motorbike to work every day."

How to use Suzuki

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a common Japanese family name, or the car and motorcycle brand named after its founder.

Word forms

Suzukis plural

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Etymology

From the Japanese surname Suzuki, also the name behind the automaker founded by Michio Suzuki.

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Suzuki” mean?

The word “Suzuki” means a common Japanese surname. In plain terms, either a common Japanese family name, or the car and motorcycle brand named after its founder.

How do you pronounce “Suzuki”?

“Suzuki” is pronounced sy-ZY-kee ([syˈzyː.ki] in IPA).

How do you use “Suzuki” in a sentence?

Here is “Suzuki” used in a sentence: “Mr. Suzuki has run the noodle shop for thirty years.”

What part of speech is “Suzuki”?

“Suzuki” is a name.

Where does the word “Suzuki” come from?

The word “Suzuki” comes from Japanese. From the Japanese surname Suzuki, also the name behind the automaker founded by Michio Suzuki.

Is “Suzuki” a common word?

“Suzuki” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Suzuki” have?

“Suzuki” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a common Japanese surname.

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