鈴

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 鈴 (すず) is a small bell that rings when moved.
• Basic usage: 鈴が付いている refers to the object on a collar; 鈴の音が鳴る refers to the sound it produces.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Bell object and 鈴の音
  • 鈴 names the bell itself, while 鈴の音 names its sound, which then takes が as the subject of ringing.