Definition of Yen

1. Noun. A yearning for something or to do something.

Exact synonyms: Hankering
Generic synonyms: Hungriness, Longing, Yearning
Derivative terms: Hanker

2. Verb. Have a desire for something or someone who is not present. "I am pining for my lover"
Exact synonyms: Ache, Languish, Pine, Yearn
Specialized synonyms: Die
Generic synonyms: Hanker, Long, Yearn
Derivative terms: Pining, Yearner, Yearning

3. Noun. The basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen.
Terms within: Sen
Generic synonyms: Japanese Monetary Unit

Definition of Yen

1. n. 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.

2. n. 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.

Definition of Yen

1. Noun. The unit of Japanese currency, equal to 100 sen. ¹

2. Noun. A coin or note worth one yen. ¹

3. Noun. A strong desire, urge, or yearning. ¹

4. Verb. To have a strong desire for. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Yen

1. to yearn [v YENNED, YENNING, YENS] - See also: yearn

Lexicographical Neighbors of Yen

yelper
yelpers
yelpier
yelpiest
yelping
yelpings
yelps
yelpt
yelpy
yelt
yelts
yelve
yelves
yem
yeman
yen (current term)
yenite
yenned
yenning
yens
yenta
yentas
yente
yentes
yeo
yeoman
yeoman's service
yeoman of the chamber
yeoman of the guard
yeoman service

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