How to Say ‘It weighs about ten kilos.’ in Japanese
十キロぐらいあります。
jutsu kiro gurai ari masu
[JOO KEE-roh goo-RAI ah-ree mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Japanese often uses あります "there is" to state weight or size, so 十キロあります literally means "there are ten kilos". It doesn't need a separate verb for "weigh".
Phrase Breakdown
十キロぐらい
jutsu kiro gurai
about ten kilograms
Said 'juu kiro gurai'. A number, then a unit, then 'gurai' for 'about'.
十キロぐらい歩きました。
I walked about ten kilometers.
Words in this phrase
十
jutsu
[JOO]
ten
The number 10.
十人います。
There are ten people.
キロ
kiro
[KEE-roh]
kilogram; kilo
Short for kilogram (or kilometer, depending on context); here a unit of weight.
このかばんは五キロです。
This bag is five kilos.
ぐらい
gurai
[goo-RAI]
about; approximately
Placed after a number or amount to show it is an estimate; a variant of くらい.
十分ぐらい待ちました。
I waited about ten minutes.
あります。
ari masu
there is / it weighs
Said 'arimasu'. The final 'u' is almost silent, so it sounds like 'arimas'. Here it means 'it has (that weight)'.
時間があります。
I have time.
Words in this phrase
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
exist/have
The stem of ある, used for existence or availability of things.
S席はありましたか。
Were S seats available?
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager