Yen

usgb/jen/
noun

The basic monetary unit of Japan.

I exchanged my dollars for yen before the trip to Tokyo
Visual representation of "yen" - The basic monetary unit of Japan

Often appears as...

  • exchange rates for yen
  • yen to dollar rate

Usage tips

Academic

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Visual representation of "yen"
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Currency Symbol

Recognize the symbol ¥ for yen when dealing with prices and money in Japan.

Illustration for Currency Symbol
The sushi set costs ¥1200.
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Pronunciation Clarity

Ensure clear pronunciation as 'yen' can sound like 'yang' to non-native speakers.

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I need to exchange my euros for yen.
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Unit of Count

Yen doesn't pluralize; 'yen' refers to both single and multiple units of currency.

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I paid 50,000 yen for that camera.
Visual representation of the word "Yen"

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