トン
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Noun for a unit of weight. In Japanese, it's typically written in katakana as a loanword. Used with counters like 『トン』 (ton) itself or in phrases like 『一トン』 (ichi ton, 'one ton').
Theme
At a construction site, User is helping their supervisor Mr. Tanaka estimate the weight of materials for a project.
トン
トン
ton (1000 lbs.)
Numbers & CountingGeneral (～つ)
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ton' of weight — it's 1000 pounds! In Japanese, it's written in katakana as 『トン』 (ton, 'ton'), just like the English word.
Cultural Note
In Japan, metric tons (1000 kilograms) are more common than imperial tons (1000 pounds), but 『トン』 (ton) is used in contexts like shipping, construction, and weight measurements, often seen on signs or in media.
Forms
Base: トンNoun for a unit of weight. In Japanese, it's typically written in katakana as a loanword. Used with counters like 『トン』 (ton) itself or in phrases like 『一トン』 (ichi ton, 'one ton').