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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