suzu

Suzu (鈴) is a Japanese noun meaning a small bell. Bells of this type are used in religious, ritual, and decorative contexts. In Shinto shrines, bells are rung by visitors to announce arrival to the kami and to purify the sacred space; bells also appear on charms and talismans. The sound of a suzu is often associated with purity, warding off evil, and welcoming the divine. The term can also refer to various bell-shaped objects in everyday life.

Suzu is also a place name in Japan.珠洲市 (Suzu-shi) is a city in Ishikawa Prefecture on the Noto Peninsula. It was established in the 2000s through the merger of several smaller municipalities and includes coastal and rural areas.

Suzu is also a feminine given name in Japan. It can be written with different kanji, producing meanings ranging from bell-related imagery to pearls or islands depending on the characters chosen.