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yen (Japanese currency)
The official currency of Japan. Symbol: ¥.
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circle
A round shape. The kanji literally means 'round/circle'.
SENSE 1 — CURRENCY:
The 円 has been Japan's official currency since 1871. Symbol: ¥.
Coins
- 1円, 5円, 10円, 50円, 100円, 500円
Bills
- 1000円, 5000円, 10000円
Common expressions
- 円高: strong yen (yen appreciates against other currencies)
- 円安: weak yen (yen depreciates)
- ご縁: connection, fate (the 5円 coin is considered lucky because ご縁 sounds like 5円)
SENSE 2 — CIRCLE:
Related Words
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お金 (money)
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円高 (strong yen)
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円安 (weak yen)
Synonym:
丸 (circle (everyday))
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円形 (circular shape)
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ドル (dollar)
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通貨 (currency)
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幾何 (geometry)
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四角形 (quadrilateral)
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正方形 (square)
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長方形 (rectangle)
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直径 (diameter)
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三角形 (triangle)