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Yen

Yen Meaning & Definition
Yen Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Yen?

[n] a yearning for something or to do something
[n] the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen
[v] have a yen for

Synonyms | Synonyms for Yen: ache | hankering | languish | long | pine | yearn

Related Terms | Find terms related to Yen:

See Also | die | Japanese monetary unit | longing | miss | sen | yearning

Yen In Webster's Dictionary

\Yen\, n. The unit of value and account in Japan. Since Japan's adoption of the gold standard, in 1897, the value of the yen has been about 50 cents. The yen is equal to 100 sen.

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