The chemical element tin, atomic number 50. Used in everyday contexts for tin cans, tin plating, and soldering.
This can is made of tin.
This can is plated with tin.
Tin is a metal with a low melting point.
She collects tin tableware.
This alloy contains tin.
スズ is the raw metal tin, while ブリキ is steel sheet coated with a thin layer of tin.
It is usually written in kana. This is the most common spelling.
Katakana spelling often used in scientific or industrial contexts, or for emphasis.
Kanji form used especially in technical or scientific contexts, such as chemistry or metallurgy.
The Japanese word すず is native, not a loanword. The kanji 錫 is a Chinese character adopted for its meaning. The exact origin of the native word is uncertain.