yen

/jˈɛn/

/ˈjɛn/

Yen

the official currency of Japan, which is used in all aspects of Japanese society, including buying goods and services and paying wages

a yearning for something or to do something

synonyms : hankering

to yen

MAIN VERB

have a desire for something or someone who is not present

synonyms : ache

Examples

1. The exchange rate is one dollar for every 100 yen.

2. He is planning to change his yen into pounds for his upcoming business trip.

3. In trading today the dollar held steady against the yen.

4. Typically most pachinko parlors, each ball represents four yen.