Yen (Noun)
Meaning 1
A yearning for something or to do something.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
The basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The yen is the currency used in Japan, with 100 yen being a common denomination for bills.
- Tourists often exchange their dollars for yen before arriving in Tokyo to make traveling easier.
- One hundred yen is equivalent to roughly one dollar in the United States.
- Japanese businesses typically require customers to pay in yen, even for small purchases.
- Vending machines in Japan often accept 100-yen coins to dispense various products.