トン

トン

"トン" (ton): Ton (a unit of weight) or the sound "ton."

The term "トン" here refers to a unit of measurement indicating weight, equivalent to 1000 kilograms.

彼は車を運転している間に1トンの重さの積み荷を運んでいた。

He was hauling a cargo weighing 1 ton while driving his car.

In this context, "トン" is used metaphorically to imply a large amount, similar to the English phrase "a ton of time."

昨日、新しい本を読むためにトンの時間をかけました。

Yesterday, I spent a ton of time reading a new book.

Here, "トン" represents the sound or the act of something falling with a thud, imitating the idea of an object hitting the ground.

急に大きな音がして、何かがトンと床に落ちた。

Suddenly, there was a loud sound, and something thudded onto the floor.