the yen

noun

technical

: the value of the yen compared with the value of the money of other countries

The yen fell against the U.S. dollar.

Examples of the yen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consequently, the ramifications of Japan's policy changes are no longer confined to the yen and domestic markets, but are fast becoming a key variable influencing global interest rates and capital flows. — CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

The dollar had surged to above 160 yen earlier in the week, raising expectations that regulators might intervene to prevent the yen from falling further. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Tokyo — Zen gardens, futuristic cityscapes and a vibrant food scene, combined with a favorable exchange rate against the yen, have turned Japan into a tourist magnet that has been drawing in record numbers of visitors in recent years. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Protectionist pressures rose steadily, culminating in the Plaza Accord of 1985, in which the world’s major economies agreed to appreciate the yen and the deutsche mark against the dollar in an effort to reduce trade imbalances. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

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