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yen

yen

noun yen Less Common

Origin: From Japanese en (円), romanised as 'yen' in Western languages.

Usage Note

Yen is used in Spanish with the masculine article el yen. Its plural is yenes, following the regular pattern for words ending in a consonant. It is the monetary unit of Japan.

Examples

"El yen bajó frente al dólar."

Natural Translation

The yen fell against the dollar.

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