キロ
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Abbreviation for 『キログラム』 (kiroguramu, 'kilogram'). Used as a counter for weight in everyday contexts. Example: 『一キロ』 (ichi kiro, 'one kilogram').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are at a grocery store, discussing ingredients for a recipe they plan to cook together.
キロ
キロ
kilogram (abbreviation)
Numbers & CountingGeneral (～つ)
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'kilo' of rice in a bag — it's heavy! 'Kilo' sounds like 'key low' — you need a key to lift this low, heavy kilogram.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『キロ』 (kiro) is commonly used in markets and supermarkets to refer to weight, especially for fruits, vegetables, and meat. For example, you might hear 『りんごを一キロください』 (ringo o ichi kiro kudasai, 'please give me one kilogram of apples').
Forms
Base: キロAbbreviation for 『キログラム』 (kiroguramu, 'kilogram'). Used as a counter for weight in everyday contexts. Example: 『一キロ』 (ichi kiro, 'one kilogram').