sen

Meanings

• noun

  A Japanese unit of currency, equivalent to one cent.

  - "In Japan, goods are priced in sen."
  - "One hundred yen is equal to ten thousand sen."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛn/
   
   
   
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Variants

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sen , Amartya Kumar Sen , Sen , Sun Yat-sen

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'sen' can be traced back to the Old Japanese 'sen' meaning 'thousand'. It was used as a unit of account before the adoption of the modern monetary system.

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Trivia

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1. One sen is equal to 0.01 yen.

2. The word 'sen' is also used in the context of karate belts, with each belt representing a certain number of sen.

3. In the context of language, sen can also refer to a line or verse in a poem.

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Related Concepts

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1. Yen: The primary currency of Japan, with one yen being equal to 100 sen.

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Culture

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In Japanese culture, sen is an important concept in various aspects of life, including finance, language, and literature. For instance, in haiku poetry, sen represents a unit of syllables.

How to Memorize "sen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a coin with the value of one sen. Visualize its size, shape, and any distinguishing features.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the number one with the word 'sen'. Think of it as a small unit of Japanese currency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Sen is small and equals one penny'.

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