yen Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a yearning for something or to do something
hankering.
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noun the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen
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verb have a desire for something or someone who is not present
ache; yearn; languish; pine.
- She ached for a cigarette
- I am pining for my lover
WordNet
Yen noun
Definitions
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 yen is equal to 100 sen.
