Yen (noun)

The unit of currency in Japan.

Origin:

The word "yen" originated in the late 19th century, it comes from the japanese word "yen" which is the name for the japanese currency.

Examples:

1. The price of the car was too high, even when converted to yen.
2. He saved up his yen for a trip to Japan.
3. She exchanged her dollars for yen at the currency exchange.
4. The yen was weaker than the dollar.
5. The yen has been appreciating against other currencies.