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yen

/jɛn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

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.

Full Definition

The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.

Related Words

Synonyms:
currencymoney
Word Family:
yen