Meaning

Primary

Yen

Alternative

Japanese Yen

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

えん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. Be sure to omit the in your answer as it is only a placeholder for a number.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一円

    one yen

    五十円

    fifty yen

    十円

    ten yen

Context Sentences

このドレスは五千円でした。

This dress was 5,000 yen.

こちら二つで千円になります。

It will be 1,000 yen for two of these.

このレートだと、五ドルは800円くらいですね。

At this rate, five dollars is about 800 yen.

Kanji Composition