Suzuki

/suːˈzuːki/ noun

Definition

a Japanese surname, most famously associated with the Suzuki motorcycle and automotive manufacturer.

Etymology

Japanese surname combining 'suzu' (bell) and 'ki' (tree), literally meaning 'bell tree,' common in Japan.

Kelly Says

Suzuki motorcycles became iconic partly through marketing but also because the name sounds sleek in English—Japanese companies strategically use names that sound exotic and precise to English speakers.

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