English dictionary

yen

/j//E/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a yearning for something or to do something

noun.feeling

Synonyms hankering

Source: WordNet 3.0
the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen

noun.quantity

Source: WordNet 3.0
The unit of value and account in Japan. Since Japan's adoption of the gold standard, in 1897, the value of the yen has been about 50 cents. The <i>yen</i> is equal to 100 <i>sen</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913