Translation and Meaning of: キロ - kiro
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word キロ (kiro) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kiro
Kana: キロ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3, jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: kilo-; kilogram; kilometer; 10^3
Meaning in English: kilo-;kilogram;kilometre;10^3
Definition: "Quilo" is an abbreviation of "quilogram", which is a unit of weight.
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Explanation and Etymology - (キロ) kiro
The word 「キロ」 (kiro) is an abbreviation used in Japanese to refer to "kilometer" or "kilogram". The etymology of the term dates back to the French word "kilomètre", which means "mile" in relation to the metric system, and was formed from the prefix "quilo-", derived from the Greek "khilioi", meaning "thousand". Therefore, 「キロ」 (kiro) is a component that symbolizes a measure equivalent to a thousand units of whatever follows, as in kilometers (km) and kilograms (kg).
The definition of 「キロ」 (kiro) mainly encompasses two units of measurement that are widely used globally. In the case of the kilometer, it is a unit of length that equals one thousand meters. The kilogram, on the other hand, is a unit of mass that corresponds to one thousand grams. Thus, this term plays an important role in measurements and quantifications within the metric system, which is widely adopted by various countries, including Japan.
Usage and Contexts of 「キロ」 (kiro)
The word 「キロ」 (kiro) is frequently used in everyday situations and academic contexts. For example, when describing distances in travel, specifying the load in products, or during physical activities. Here are some situations where you can encounter this term:
- Goods transport reports.
- Data on races or physical activities that measure distance.
- Discussions about weight in laboratory tests.
In addition to geometry and physics, the word 「キロ」 (kiro) also appears in educational contexts, when teaching the metric system, and in official documents dealing with measurements. This versatility in the application of the expression highlights the importance of understanding not only the definition but also how and where this unit fits into the broader framework of measurements and conversions in the modern world.
Synonyms and similar words
- キログラム (kiroguramu) - Kilogram
- キロメートル (kiromeetoru) - Kilometer
- キロカロリー (kirokororii) - Quilocaloria
- キロバイト (kirobaito) - Quilobyte
Words with the same pronunciation: キロ kiro
How to Write in Japanese - (キロ) kiro
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (キロ) kiro:
Example Sentences - (キロ) kiro
Below are some example sentences:
Kiro wa omosa no tan'i desu
Kilo is a unit of weight.
- キロ - short for "キログラム" (kilogram) in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 重さ - "おもさ" (omosa) means "weight" in Japanese
- の - possession particle in Japanese
- 単位 - "たんい" (tani) means "unit" in Japanese
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating a statement
Other words of the same type: noun
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