Word details

トン

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word トン.

Dictionary

Entry

NounUsually kanaFreq #88189
1

ton (esp. a metric ton, i.e. 1000 kg); tonne

Examples
この橋は重さ10トンしか支えられません。
This bridge bears only ten tons.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

barracks, police station, camp, ton

4 strokesFrequency 1,980JLPT N1Grade 8

On

トン

Kun

たむろ

tonnage, (kokuji)

16 strokes

On

トン

tonne, thousand kilograms, (kokuji)

9 strokes

Kun

トン

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