Sen (Noun)
Meaning
A fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The cost of the meal was 50 sen, which was relatively affordable for a tourist.
- She rummaged through her purse to find a few sen to buy a small snack from the street vendor.
- In Japan, 100 sen is equivalent to one yen, but in Indonesia, it's one hundredth of a rupiah.
- After exchanging her money, she had 200 sen left to spend on souvenirs.
- The street performer's tip jar contained a handful of coins, including several sen from passersby.