Troy in Japanese
Troy in Japanese is トロイ, イリオス — Troy means describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
Troy in Japanese
トロイ
Pronounced: toroi
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.
イリオス
Pronounced: iriosu
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.
What does "Troy" mean?
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adj Describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
"Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries."
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Troy in a sentence
- Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries.
- A troy pound is lighter than the everyday avoirdupois pound most people are used to.
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What is "Troy" in Japanese?
"Troy" in Japanese is トロイ, イリオス. Troy means: Describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
How do you pronounce トロイ?
"Troy" in Japanese is トロイ, pronounced "toroi".
How do you use "Troy" in a sentence?
Example: "Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries." In Japanese, "Troy" is トロイ, イリオス.
Are there other ways to say "Troy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Troy": トロイ, イリオス.
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