Standard Lemma guide

Isuzu

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • CMU ARPABET: IH2 S UW1 Z UW2 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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name

Meaning 1

Ellipsis of Isuzu Motors, a Japanese automotive manufacturer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

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name

Meaning 2

A female given name from Japanese.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a vehicle manufactured by Isuzu Motors

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Japanese. The automotive manufacturer is named after the 五十鈴川 (Isuzu-gawa, “Isuzu River”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 五十鈴 /五十铃 (Wǔshílíng) — automotive manufacturer
  • Japanese: いすゞ (Isuzu) — automotive manufacturer
  • Marathi: इसुझू (isujhū) — automotive manufacturer