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yen
/jɛn/
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What does yen mean?
noun
- The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
- A coin or note worth one yen.
- A strong desire, urge, or yearning.
More meanings (3)
verb
- To have a strong desire for.
noun
- (slang) Opium.
proper noun
- Alternative form of Yan (ancient kingdom)
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IPA pronunciation
/jɛn/
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Inflation remains low at 3.3% and is easing due to lower oil prices and a stronger yen.
At the same time, the stronger yen and slower global growth are containing export growth.
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Inflation remains low at 2.1% despite high oil prices and a somewhat weaker yen.
This done, envoys were dispatched to the enemy’s camp to arrange terms of surrender, whereupon the Yen army began shouting for joy.
The common name for opium among the Chinese is yang yen--foreign tobacco, and my wife says: "When calling at the Chinese homes, I have frequently been offered the opium-pipe, and when I refused it the ladies expressed surprise, saying that they were under the impression that all foreigners used it."