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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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1
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither a common Japanese family name, or the car and motorcycle brand named after its founder.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Suzukis
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Etymology
From the Japanese surname Suzuki, also the name behind the automaker founded by Michio Suzuki.
Rhymes for Suzuki
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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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