yen
/jɛn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
the money used in Japan.
When to Use
✈️Travel English📈Business English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I need to exchange dollars for yen before my trip to Tokyo.”
“The price is 500 yen for a bowl of ramen.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
Related Words
Synonyms:
currencymoney
Word Family:
yen