How to say "ton" in Japanese

• トンJLPT N3approx.Common
  nounThe common word for a ton, especially the metric ton of 1000 kg. Use it when stating a weight in tons, for example the mass of cargo, a vehicle, or a ship.
  この橋はしは重おもさ１０トンしか支ささえられません。↗

  This bridge bears only ten tons.
• Ｔティー
  nounA less common choice, and seldom the word you want in running prose; it is really the letter Ｔ used as an abbreviation for ton or tonne, as in measurements or tables.

Both words cover the weight unit: use 「トン」, the common word, when saying or writing a weight in tons, especially metric tons; Ｔ is just the letter standing for ton or tonne, chiefly as a written abbreviation.

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• トンton (esp. a metric ton, i.e. 1000 kg)
• Ｔティーton