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Uncommonyen
The correct spelling is yen.
How to pronounce yen
/jɛn/
nounIPA: /jɛn/
Say it like: Yen
The correct spelling is yen. The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen. For example: "humankind's yen for knowledge"
Usage Examples
“humankind's yen for knowledge”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
- 2.A coin or note worth one yen.
- 3.A strong desire, urge, or yearning.
- 4.Opium.
verb
- 1.To have a strong desire for.
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