Translation guide
The metric unit of volume, commonly used for liquids. In Japanese, it is expressed with the loanword リットル, often abbreviated as L.
litre
Expressing the quantity of a liquid or gas in litres.
The standard Japanese word for litre, a loanword from English/French. Used in all contexts, from everyday conversation to technical writing.
I bought one litre of water.
The symbol for litre, often used in written contexts like labels, recipes, or technical documents. Pronounced as リットル.
1 litre of milk
The uppercase 'L' is also commonly used as the symbol for litre in Japan, especially in product packaging and signage. Pronounced as リットル.
I put in 40 litres of gasoline.
How many litres does this tank hold?
This plastic bottle holds two litres.
I drink two litres of water a day.