How to say 'Yen' in Japanese | 円

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The Japanese word for Yen is 'En', written as 円 in Japanese.'Yen' in hiragana is えん.

word

円

Meaning

Yen

Reading

えん

Kanji

円Circle, Yen

Explanation

The Japanese noun '円 (えん)' refers to the Japanese currency, the yen. It is used to denote monetary value in Japan. For example: This costs 100 yen「これは100円です」(これはひゃくえんです). I have 500 yen「500円持っています」(ごひゃくえんもっています). The word can also be used in contexts discussing currency exchange rates, prices, or financial transactions. It's important to note that '円' can also mean 'circle' in different contexts, but as a standalone noun with the reading 'えん', it primarily refers to the currency.

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Kanji in the Word 円

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

円

Meaning

Circle, Yen

Words Related to 円 Through the Kanji 円

This Word contains the Kanji 円 as well.

word

円高

Meaning

Yen strength

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'En' means 'Yen' .

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