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Sen

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Monetary Value

Sen represents a small amount of money, useful for understanding prices.

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The souvenir is only 30 sen, quite affordable!
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Currency Context

Remember 'sen' is specific to Japan and Indonesia; don't confuse it with cents.

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Can I get this manga for 100 sen in Indonesia?
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Pronunciation Clue

Pronounced like 'sen' in 'sensitive', not like 'zen'.

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Is this the correct pronunciation of 'sen' in Japanese currency?
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