yen
word
/ˈjɛn/
yen
/jˈɛn/
yen
Definition
The yen is the basic unit of money used in Japan. It is the official Japanese currency.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written as 'yen' in English and often shown with the symbol '¥'. Use it for the Japanese currency, not for money in general. In prices, English often says '500 yen' without a plural change.
Spanish: yenPortuguese (BR): ienePortuguese (PT): ieneChinese (Simplified): 日元Chinese (Traditional): 日圓Hindi: येनArabic: الين اليابانيBengali: ইয়েনRussian: йенаJapanese: 円（えん）Vietnamese: yênKorean: 엔Turkish: yenUrdu: ینIndonesian: yen
Example Sentences
This snack costs 200 yen.
basic
I changed my dollars into yen at the airport.
basic
The train ticket was cheaper than I expected, only 350 yen.
natural
Do you have some yen, or should we stop at an ATM first?
natural
The book was only 800 yen.
basic
With the weak yen, Japan feels a bit more affordable this year.
natural