Japanese dictionary
How to say "kilogram" in Japanese
キロきろ · kiro
"Kilogram" in Japanese is キログラム (kiroguramu), usually shortened to キロ (kiro). Context tells you whether キロ means kilograms or kilometers.
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Ways to say "kilogram" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| キロきろ · kiro | Kilogram; kilometer (short form). |
| キログラムきろぐらむ · kiroguramu | Kilogram. |
| kgきろ · kiro | Kilogram (symbol). |
How to use it
Japan uses the metric system. Body weight is in kilograms: 体重は七十キロです.
One kilogram is about 2.2 pounds.
Example sentences
- 荷物は二十キロまでです。Nimotsu wa nijikkiro made desu.Luggage is limited to twenty kilograms.
- お米を五キロ買いました。O-kome o gokiro kaimashita.I bought five kilograms of rice.
- 体重が二キロ減りました。Taijū ga nikiro herimashita.I lost two kilograms.
- 一キロは約二・二ポンドです。Ichikiro wa yaku ni ten ni pondo desu.One kilogram is about 2.2 pounds.
- このスーツケースは何キロありますか。Kono sūtsukēsu wa nankiro arimasu ka.How many kilograms does this suitcase weigh?
- 駅まで一キロくらいです。Eki made ichikiro kurai desu.It's about a kilometer to the station.
Questions
Does キロ mean kilogram or kilometer?
Both. キロ (kiro) is short for キログラム and キロメートル. Context makes it clear.
How do you say your weight in Japanese?
Say 体重は〇〇キロです (taijū wa ... kiro desu).
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