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View usage for: (jen) Word forms: plural yen1. countable nounThe yen is the unit of currency that is used in Japan. She's got a part-time job for which she earns 2,000 yen a month. The yen is also used to refer to the Japanese currency system. ...sterling's devaluation against the dollar and the yen. 2. singular noun [NOUN to-infinitive]If you have a yen to do something, you have a strong desire to do it. Mike had a yen to try cycling. [+ for] He's a natural with any kind of engine but he has an unfortunate yen for speed. Synonyms: longing, desire, craving, yearning More Synonyms of yen (jɛn) nounWord forms: plural yenthe standard monetary unit of Japan, (notionally) divided into 100 sen Word origin C19: from Japanese en, from Chinese yüan circular object, dollar (jɛn) informal noun1. a passionate, ardent, or intense longing or desire verbWord forms: yens, yenning or yenned2. (intransitive) to yearn Word origin perhaps from Chinese (Cantonese) yăn a craving, addiction yen in American English 1 (jɛn) noun1. US, Informal a strong longing or desire verb intransitiveWord forms: yenned or ˈyenning US2. Informal to have a yen (for); long; yearn Word origin prob. < Cantonese yan, smoke (n.), opium yen in American English 2 (jɛn) nounWord forms: plural yen the basic monetary unit of Japan: symbol, ¥ Word origin SinoJpn en, lit., round Examples of 'yen' in a sentenceyen The result is a much weaker yen.Their first challenge was to clear their books of trillions of yen in bad loans.The buyers therefore prefer yen bonds to dollar bonds.Exports have been badly hit by the strong yen.The banks have written off trillions of yen in bad loans and are finally lending once again.Car manufacturers are often the hardest hit by a strong yen.Against sterling the yen has increased 28 per cent in the past year.If this is repaid the Swiss franc and yen could strengthen rapidly.Bosses also blamed the high Japanese yen for the poor results.Since that requires them to buy the yen, the currency comes under yet more upward pressure.On the foreign exchanges, the weak yen suddenly moved up.Instead of pounds or dollars or yen, it should have been in units of energy expended.Japan's last intervention came six years ago when the yen was considerably weaker.The group said that it had benefited from the weaker yen and stronger American sales.As a result, this is the perfect time for both the yen and sterling to be devalued.Sure, the sinking yen gives Japanese manufacturers a bit of an edge.In 1973 one dollar bought 360 yen.He has some bonds that are in Japanese yen because he doesn't trust sterling.The 10 trillion yen fund would be diverted from the country's huge postal savings and insurance premiums. British English: yen NOUN The yen is the unit of currency that is used in Japan. She's got a part-time job for which she earns 20,000 yen a month. - American English: yen
- Brazilian Portuguese: iene
- Chinese: 日元 >货币单位
- European Spanish: yen
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- Japanese: 円
- Korean: > 엔 일본 화폐 단위
- European Portuguese: iene
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Definition a longing or desire Mike had a yen to try cycling. Additional synonymsan overwhelming ache for support from others Synonyms longing, need, hope, wish, desire, urge, yen (informal), pining, hunger, craving, yearning, itch, thirst, hankeringI had a sudden craving for a cheese sandwich. Synonyms longing, hope, desire, urge, yen (informal), hunger, appetite, ache, lust, yearning, thirst, hankering, the munchies (slang), cacoethes Definition a wish or longing I had a strong desire to help and care for people. Synonyms wish, want, longing, need, hope, urge, yen (informal), hunger, appetite, aspiration, ache, craving, yearning, inclination, thirst, hankering- yell
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Additional synonymsHave you always had a hankering to be an actress? Synonyms desire, longing, wish, hope, urge, yen (informal), pining, hunger, ache, craving, yearning, itch, thirstDefinition desire or craving He has a hunger for success that seems bottomless. Synonyms desire, appetite, craving, yen (informal), ache, lust, yearning, itch, thirst, greediness, appetenceDefinition a restless desire an insatiable itch to switch from channel to channel Synonyms desire, longing, craving, passion, yen (informal), hunger, lust, yearning, hankering, restlessnessDefinition intense sexual love Romeo's passion for Juliet Synonyms love, desire, affection, lust, the hots (slang), attachment, itch, fondness, adoration, infatuation, ardour, keenness, concupiscence (formal) Definition a craving or yearning their ever-growing thirst for cash Synonyms craving, hunger, appetite, longing, desire, passion, yen (informal), ache, lust, yearning, eagerness, hankering, keennessHe spoke of his yearning for another child. Synonyms longing, wish, desire, need, burning, urge, yen (informal), pining, hunger, hungering, inclination, eagerness, hankering |