Yen (en. Yen)
/jɛn/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Monetary unit of Japan.
The yen is the official currency of Japan.
El yen es la moneda oficial de Japón.
Symbol of the Japanese yen.
The symbol ¥ represents the yen.
El símbolo ¥ representa el yen.
Used in international transactions.
The yen is also used in international trade.
El yen también se utiliza en el comercio internacional.
Etymology
From Japanese 'en', meaning 'currency'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
yen exchange
Process of converting other currencies into yens.
cambio de yen
travel to Japan
Requires having yens for expenses.
viajar a Japón
value of the yen
The exchange rate of the yen against other currencies.
valor del yen
Related Words
Japanese yen
The full form of referring to the currency.
yen japonés
exchange rate
The relationship between the yen and other currencies.
tipo de cambio
Bank of Japan
The institution that issues yens.
banco de Japón
Slang Meanings
Yen as intense desire.
I have a yen to travel to Japan.
Tengo un yen por viajar a Japón.
Yen in the context of wanting something urgently.
I feel a yen to eat sushi right now.
Siento un yen por comer sushi ahora mismo.