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yen

/jɛn/
Meanings
  • noun

    Japanese currency

Pronunciation
  1. /jɛn/



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  2. /jɛn/



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Synonyms

JPY , craving , desire , hankering , jones , longing , urge , yearning
Variants
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yen , yens , yenned , yenning , yen-shee , yen-shees , the yen , Chefoo , Yantai , Yen-t'ai
Etymology
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Derived from the Japanese word 'ghen' meaning 'desire' or 'longing'. The currency name reflects the idea of desiring or longing for the Japanese goods and services that can be purchased with it.

Trivia
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  1. The yen is the third most traded currency in the world.

  2. 1 yen is divided into 100 sen.

  3. The largest denomination of a yen banknote is 10,000 yen.

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  1. Dollar: The US dollar is often compared to the Japanese yen as two major currencies in the global economy.

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The yen is the official currency of Japan. It was introduced in 1871 and replaced the previous currencies, such as the Rikyo and the Meiji yen. The yen is known for its symbol, which is a circle with a cherry blossom in the center. In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms symbolize the transience of life and the beauty of nature.

How to Memorize "yen"

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    - Visualize a circle with a cherry blossom in the center to remember the yen symbol.

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    - Associate the yen with Japan and its beautiful cherry blossoms.

  3. mnemonics

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