the yen

noun

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: the value of the yen compared with the value of the money of other countries
The yen fell against the U.S. dollar.

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Takaichi also said that her administration will increase confidence in the yen by building a strong economy. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 Abroad, higher rates and a stronger dollar strain economies and currencies, and the yen is one example. — George Calhoun, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Analysts say Bessent’s actions aim to prevent Japan from selling its dollar assets – like Treasuries – to boost the value of the yen. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high on Friday, but the yen sank against the dollar on fears the pace of hikes might be slower than expected. — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the yen

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“The yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20yen. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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