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yen

/jɛn/

Meanings
noun
The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.

Examples :

"My aunt in Japan sent me 5,000 yen for my birthday. "
nation value economy finance business

Related Words

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currency noun

/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ /ˈkɝ.ən.si/

Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

"Wampum was used as a currency by Amerindians."

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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anxieties noun

/æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/ /æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"The upcoming exam filled her with anxieties about failing the course. "

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symbol noun

/ˈsɪmbəl/

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

"$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries."

Illustration desire

desire noun

/dɪˈzaɪə/ /diˈzaɪɚ/

Someone or something wished for.

"It is my desire to speak with you."

Illustration bicycle

bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

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divided verb

/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /dəˈvaɪdɪd/

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

"a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

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birthday noun

/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/

The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.

"My sister's birthday is next week, and we're planning a party. "

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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addict noun

/ˈæ.dɪkt/ /əˈ.dɪkt/

A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

"He is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies."

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since adverb

/sɪns/

From a specified time in the past.

"A short/long time since"

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yearning verb

/ˈjɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈjɝnɪŋ/

To long, have a strong desire (for something).

"All I yearn for is a simple life."