see|yến
English

Etymology 1
From the Japanese � (en), yen = circle.

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Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�n|-�n

Noun
yen (plural: yen)

1. The unit of Japanese currency, equal to 100 sen.

Etymology 2
From the English yen-yen, "a craving for opium", from the Chinese yIn-yáhn, "opium craving".

Noun
yen (plural: yens)

1. A strong desire, urge, or yearning.

Synonyms
craving, desire, hankering, urge, yearning

Intransitive verb
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yen (yens, yenned, yenning)

1. To have a strong desire for.

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