Synonyms for

Yen

Verb / jen / Another word for yen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a basic unit of currency in Japan

Synonyms & similar words

hankering yearn ache pine languish

Synonyms by register

Formal

longing craving desire yearning

Informal

itch urge hankering craving

Literary

ache pining lust

Antonyms

satisfaction fulfillment contentment gratification pleasure joy

Common collocations

  • strong yen for
  • a yen for adventure
  • a yen for knowledge
  • a yen for travel
  • a yen for success
  • a yen for chocolate

Word family

noun yen

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a strong desire or longing for something. While it can refer to the Japanese currency, its more common usage is figurative.

Example sentences

  1. I need to exchange my dollars for yen before I go to Japan.
  2. One yen is worth about one cent in US dollars.
  3. I found a yen on the sidewalk.
  4. My mom gave me a handful of yen to buy souvenirs.
  5. The vending machine only takes yen.

Quotes

  • Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference. - Barack Obama
  • Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons. - Woody Allen
  • A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain. - Robert Frost

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