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Message started by HovisPresley on 04/22/15 at 08:15:32

Title: "suzuki" in Japanese?
Post by HovisPresley on 04/22/15 at 08:15:32

Hi all, first of all may I congratulate you on such a great forum 8-)
My question is this; does anyone know what the word "suzuki" or "savage" is in it's native Japanese script/alphabet? If someone could post a picture, that would be great. I'm thinking about a potential new paint-job and although I'd like to steer clear of the brand/model name, as such, on the tank (to add an air of mystery, lol) I'd still like to acknowledge Suzuki in the form of a symbol on the tank.
Many thanks ;)

Edit: I found this as a starting point http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPANESE-SYMBOL-FOR-SUZUKI-STICKER-DECAL-GRAPHIC-LOGO-150x70mm-WALL-ART-VAN-/170808837681 ::)

Title: Re: "suzuki" in Japanese?
Post by Serowbot on 04/22/15 at 08:52:48

Great idea!... ;)...
Maybe this?...
http://www.jp41.com/kanji/savage.html
http://www.jp41.com/custom-kanji/images/?h=100&f=0&t=%E5%A4%B7&c=FF0000&bg=000000&lp=25&lo=v&lb=25

Maybe incorporate the flag into the paint theme?...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/War_flag_of_the_Imperial_Japanese_Army.svg/130px-War_flag_of_the_Imperial_Japanese_Army.svg.png

"Hovis Presley"... ;D ;D ;D...

Title: Re: "suzuki" in Japanese?
Post by wolfsgrin on 04/22/15 at 10:32:13

Yep those would be the the kanji symbols yours says suzuki with the first symbol meaning small bell and the second symbol ki means tree. Serow's symbol is pronounced ebisu meaning savage.

There are four different ways of writing japanese kanji, as above, with characters having a group of words or thoughts. Hiragana is japanese words spelled phonetically. Katakana are foreign words written phonetically. Also romaji(roman alphabet) which is what we see and pronounce phonetically like suzuki, karate, sushi, or mitsubishi every syllable a symbol.

So you could use katakana [ch12473][ch12474][ch12461] or hiragana [ch12377][ch12378][ch12365]as well for suzuki. also ebisu or banjin, gaijin for savage but they have many different words for it. What about a solo seat done with a rising sun design in leather or powdercoat the hub and spoke with the japanese flag design. Hope this helps and [ch12364][ch12435][ch12400][ch12388][ch12390]. :)

Also if anyones curious about learning japanese, german or any language. Check out pimsleurs, it was very helpful.

Title: Re: "suzuki" in Japanese?
Post by HovisPresley on 04/26/15 at 15:57:13

Many thanks for the ideas and info, guys. For the tank I was thinking along the lines of this design (see photo), but instead using a deep red/burgundy and black. I think the Japanese symbol may get etched/engraved into the side of the engine, maybe the clutch cover......we shall see....I'm still in the 'dreaming stage' at the moment.

PS. The photo is of someone else's bike on ebuy.