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.

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Soon after her election, the yen hit a new low amid expectations of major fiscal stimulus. Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 As trade and political uncertainty lingers, the dollar index, which measures the dollar against foreign currencies such as the pound sterling, the euro and the yen, has declined about 9% this year. Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025 An unexpected result in Japan’s leadership contest over the weekend rippled through global financial markets with the dollar surging against the yen on Sunday. Danny Bakst, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025 The yuan has weakened over 10% this year against the euro, 5% against the pound and 3% against the yen, according to LSEG data. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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