鈴

bell

JLPT N1 13 strokes

Kun'yomi: すず
On'yomi: レイ・リン
Radical: 金 · metal (gold, metal)

鈴 means "bell". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 13 strokes. It is read すず in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and レイ・リン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

鈴 in example sentences

鈴すずの音おとが聞きこえました。

Suzu no oto ga kikoemashita.

I heard the sound of a ringing bell.
風鈴ふうりんの音色ねいろが大好だいすきです。

Fuurin no neiro ga daisuki desu.

I love the sound of wind chimes.
風鈴ふうりんの音おとが大好だいすきなんだ。

Fuurin no oto ga daisuki nan da.

I love the sound of wind chimes.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 鈴 mean?: 鈴 means "bell". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 鈴 have?: 鈴 is written in 13 strokes.
How is 鈴 read?: It is read すず in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and レイ・リン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 鈴?: 鈴 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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