1.
several billion yen; billions of yen
An indefinite sum on the order of a few billion yen. Combines 数十 (several tens) with 億円 (hundreds of millions of yen). Common in news about large business deals, investments, or losses.
Frequently appears in business news and financial reporting. Roughly $20–700 million USD depending on the exchange rate and how many tens are implied.
Common collocations
- 数十億円規模: on the scale of several billion yen
- 数十億円の損失: losses of several billion yen
- 数十億円を投じる: to invest several billion yen
- 数十億円に上る: to reach several billion yen
Related words
- 数百万円: several million yen
- 数億円: several hundred million yen
- 数千億円: several hundred billion yen
Related Words
Related:
数百万円 (several million yen)