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

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Yen

yelped
yelper
yelper
yelpers
yelping
yelpings
yelps
yelt
yelts
yeman
Yemen
Yemeni
Yemeni fils
Yemeni monetary unit
Yemeni rial
yen (current term)
Yenisei
Yenisei-Samoyed
Yeniseian
Yenisei River
Yenisey
Yenisey River
yenite
yenned
yenning
yens
yenta
yentas
yente
yentes

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